On such a nice summer day 8.21.19, ISCC case managers Gladymar Rodriguez and Crystal Robles lead a CBISA substance abuse treatment group in an alternative space, ISCC’s activities yard, instead of the traditional classroom. 

They are using the activities yard, field trip style, as an appropriate reward for a group doing well. 

Our JPA audits encourage group facilitators to reward their group 4:1 ratio of reward vs discipline.  [read more...]

District 7 Probation and Parole as well as the IDOC Free2Succeed Mentor Program participated in an event with the Idaho Falls Police Department called Beat the Heat. This was a community event where local kids were invited to compete against police officers during "Beat the Heat" at Skyline High School Saturday, Aug. 17th. They were able to test their skills at the Idaho POST fitness standards. This was a fun, casual way for kids to interact with offic [read more...]

IDOC Honor Guard traveled to Tennessee to honor fallen Correctional Administrator Debra K. Johnson.

Left to right: Sergeant Michael Novotny, Corporal Wayne Baerlocher and Sergeant Tianna Czudak [read more...]

SBWCC is holding a school supply drive to benefit children of incarcerated individuals as these parents are unable to provide these school supplies. Attached you will find the flyer, listing supplies needed for grade school and middle school students. Anyone interested in donating bigger items, backpacks are also needed.

Depending on the supplies donated, other facilities will be contacted to see if any of their inmates would benefit from this project. These items will be distributed to local children when they visit the facilities. [read more...]

IDAHO FALLS — An event aimed at making Idaho communities safer by helping returning citizens succeed after they are released from incarceration is coming up in Idaho Falls.  

This is the third year for this event and the Community Information and Resource Fair – Idaho Falls will provide representatives from community organizations and government agencies an opportunity to network the services and support offered to those that may be in need and explore ways they can work together to reduce recidivism.  [read more...]