Title: Corrections Corporation of America:
1Corrections Corporation of America Bringing
Economic Development and Community Outreach to
our Local Partners
2CCA A Strong Partner
- Jobs. Taxes. Community-giving.
- These are a few of the many reasons why
communities encourage Corrections Corporation of
America to come to their town. - Economic benefits afforded to communities where
our correctional facilities are located. - The partnership we forge with local communities.
- The companys service to government.
- Career opportunities provided to employees.
- Operating standards and a strong safety record.
- Experienced site selection and construction of
state-of-the-art correctional centers.
3CCA Overview
The nations largest provider of corrections
management services to federal, state and local
governments. Specializing in the design,
construction and management of prisons, jails,
and detention facilities Founded the U.S.
private corrections industry in 1983 Owns and
operates more than 60 correctional centers in 19
states and the District of Columbia. Manage
more than 75,000 offenders (the fifth largest
corrections system in the nation)
4CCA Overview
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee 1.4
billion company, publicly traded on the NYSE -
CXW. More than 16,000 employees offer a
meaningful public service in an industry that is
often misunderstood and not properly recognized
for the important role it plays in the nations
criminal justice system and in providing
programming opportunities for offenders in CCAs
care. Named by Forbes Magazine as the best
managed company in America it the area of
business service.
5Community Economic Benefits
- Enhanced Tax Revenues
- Communities with CCA facilities receive an
economic boost from the taxes paid annually by
CCA. - CCA pays property taxes on the facilities it owns
as well as sales taxes on goods and services
purchased locally. - CCAs presence often brings new business to the
area including, retail food and financial
establishments, homes and lodging.
6Community Economic Benefits
- Economic Stimulus
- In addition to job creation, the construction of
a correctional center brings important
construction jobs, - 60 percent typically come
from the local area. - CCA facilities are situated in rural, urban,
industrial and residential settings. There is no
correlation between the siting of a correctional
facilities and residential or commercial property
values.
7Careers with a National Company
- Careers not just Jobs
- Exciting employment opportunities and diverse
career paths. - Employing around 300 people at a facility. About
80 employees are hired from local and regional
workforces. - Offering competitive wages and comprehensive
benefits including medical, dental and life
insurance, 401(k) and disability, and opportunity
for rapid advancement.
8Careers with a National Company
- Careers not just Jobs
- Hiring on with CCA does not just mean going to
work. You join a nationally recognized and
growing company that is publicly traded. - Nearly 25 of a typical CCA facility staff are
licensed and degreed individuals in medical,
educational and senior level positions. - Because of CCAs high standards employees receive
comprehensive, on-going paid training.
9A Good Corporate Citizen
- Community Giving
- CCA - a strong contributor in the communities.
- Committed to community service
- Active employees who share a dedication to
volunteerism. - Our commitment to accountability is illustrated
by Community Relations Committees in all CCA
facilities. Committees consist of local elected
officials, civic and business leaders, reporters,
and residents living in proximity to the
facility, meeting quarterly at CCA correctional
centers.
10Excellent Operating Performance
- Safe Secure. Innovative Programs.
- CCA - excellent operational security performance
record and commitment to inmate programming - Focused on performance and service delivery to
ensure CCA exceeds industry standards of American
Correctional Association (ACA) and client
expectations. - CCA recognizes that the task of offender
incarceration carries with it the duty of
facilitating offender rehabilitation.
11Safe Secure
- Safety - the priority of CCA prison management.
Community safety, employee safety, and inmate
safety. - Adherence to highest correctional standards very
strong security record. CCAs average facility
score is 98 assigned by the American
Correctional Association. - Escape rate, homicide and suicide rate - all
lower than the national average of publicly
managed prisons. - All staff is trained in the most effective safety
techniques and that our facilities are equipped
with the most up-to-date technologies.
12Innovative Programs for Offenders
- Offenders rely on CCA to help them serve their
time safely and offer them roads to recovery. - CCA takes this responsibility very seriously,
which is why CCA uses its expertise to create
innovative, effective inmate programs. - A sample of programs for offenders at our
facilities - - academic education - substance-abuse
treatment - - vocational training - life skills courses
- - faith-based initiatives - health education
- - industry work programs - college preparedness
- - communication skills - money management
- community living
- Our programs provide men and women a chance to be
part of something meaningful that will help them
become successful and constructive citizens.
13Living The CCA Way
Committed to the Guiding Principles upon which
the company operates. We practice these
principles at all times, with all of our partners
and community neighbors.