CoreCivic's History and Operations - Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1983 by Thomas W. Beasley, Robert Crants, and T. Don Hutto - Initial investments came from Jack C. Massey and the Tennessee Valley Authority - Awarded a contract in 1983 by the U.S. Department of Justice for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Opened its first facility, the Houston Processing Center, in 1984 - Expanded operations to include juvenile facilities and medium-security prisons - Manages more than 65 state and federal correctional and detention facilities - Has a capacity of over 90,000 beds - Operates in 19 states and the District of Columbia - Generates significant revenue from contracts with federal correctional and detention authorities - Operated 22 federal facilities with a capacity for 25,851 prisoners in 2015

Controversies Surrounding CoreCivic - Subject of controversy related to attempts to save money, such as hiring inadequate staff - Engaged in extensive lobbying efforts - Lack of proper cooperation with legal entities to avoid repercussions - Rebranded as CoreCivic amid ongoing scrutiny of the private prison industry - Lawsuits filed against CoreCivic for understaffing and falsification of staffing records

CoreCivic's Rebranding - Formerly known as the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) - Rebranded as CoreCivic in October 2016 - Rebranding was a response to the ongoing scrutiny of the private prison industry - Aimed to distance itself from controversies associated with the CCA name - Continues to operate as a major player in the private prison industry

CoreCivic's Overview - Owns and operates jails and prisons on contract with federal, state, and local governments - Designs, builds, manages, and operates correctional facilities and detention centers - Houses approximately 90,000 offenders and detainees in more than 60 facilities - Employs over 17,000 individuals nationwide - Federal contracts for correctional and detention facilities generate a significant portion of its revenues

Inmate Rehabilitation - United States prison system provides reentry and rehabilitation programs for inmates - Programs include education, vocational training, addiction treatment, and faith-based programs - Prisons also offer recreational and optional faith-based opportunities - CCA offers education, GRE preparation, and literacy programs to inmates - Providing education and vocational programs can reduce recidivism rates - Inmate education is a key component of rehabilitation programs - Programs include basic adult education and post-secondary education - GRE preparation and testing are also offered to inmates - CCA provides literacy programs to all inmates - Education programs can reduce the likelihood of reoffending - Vocational training is offered to inmates as part of rehabilitation programs - Inmates can learn valuable skills for employment upon release - CCA offers vocational training programs in its facilities - Vocational programs can increase employment opportunities for inmates - Providing vocational training can contribute to successful reintegration into society - Addiction treatment is an important aspect of inmate rehabilitation - Programs aim to address substance abuse issues and provide support - CCA launched the LifeLine substance abuse training program - The program is offered in multiple CCA facilities - Providing addiction treatment can help reduce relapse and reoffending - Faith-based programs are offered to inmates as part of rehabilitation - These programs can provide spiritual guidance and support - Faith-based opportunities are considered integral to inmate rehabilitation - Prisons often offer optional faith-based programs - Incorporating faith-based programs can contribute to holistic inmate rehabilitation