Indiana Women's Prison

Congratulations to the 2022 Experienced and Emerging Leadership Cohort. Members of the cohort graduated last week from the year-long program. Graduates completed a Capstone project where they created a Recruitment video for the Indiana Department of Correction and also were involved in a Cost-Savings project researching the costs of renting verses buying vehicles for the department. We look forward to seeing you grow!

Pictured below is IWP’s Program Director Devin Dodson and Lieutenant Tyler Schitter! Congratulations on such a great accomplishment!

The Recruitment and Retention team is hiring to fill the Region 6 Recruitment and Retention Coordinator position. This position is responsible to provide support with recruitment and retention for Region 6: the Indiana Women’s Prison (IWP), Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, Parole Districts 1 & 3, and is responsible for recruiting candidates for these facilities and for the Department. Apply at www.workforindiana.in.gov, text IDOC 765-263-6322, or scan the QR code! Changing lives from the inside out!

Attend our Virtual Hiring Event to learn about Indiana Department of Correction can offer you. We have increased our starting salary to $22/hr. with most positions. To get to the event, click the link below. If you cannot make the event text IDOC to 765-263-6322 to speak with a recruiter TODAY!! Changing lives from the inside out! https://bit.ly/3Sg1cgI

Thank you to all the staff at IWP! Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we appreciate your dedication to changing and influencing the lives of others! Pictured below is our wonderful staff packaging and enjoying the 2022 Commissioner Meals as a small but delicious token of appreciation.

Congratulations to the Indiana Women’s Prison recently certified Restrictive Status Housing and Certified Treatment Specialist staff. These staff members were chosen by their supervisors for their exceptional on the job knowledge, professionalism and communication skills.

Pictured Left to Right: Officer O. Ajirmoke, Officer D. Jeje, Officer I. Green, Officer D. Akinniranye, Sergeant I. Hobson, and Sergeant S. Oyewole. Not pictured, O. Jetawo

Attention IDOC staff! The 2022 Culture Assessment focusing on Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging begins today! It takes less than five minutes to complete and can make a lasting impact on your facility. We want to hear from you. Click on the link in an e-mail sent to you by Executive Director Nancy Riley or take it in person with a Staff Development and Training staff member. This is a positive way to make sure your voice is heard and to be the change you want to see.

Great work from the PLUS Program at Rockville!

Dress for success! It’s a wonderful day for pictures at IWP!

We love to highlight our success stories to show how the right support and resources can help with a successful re-entry. Meet Dexter Loflin, who was assigned to IDOC South Bend Parole District after his release in 2020. While incarcerated, Dexter took several courses, including maintenance, repair, gardening, painting and Computer Numerical Control, or CNC. Before his release, he got a full-time job in a manufacturing facility as a CNC Operator.

Since his release, Dexter has moved into his own place, and loves spending time with his children and going fishing. With staff, programming, and parole all working in conjunction, Dexter is well on his way to a positive and successful re-entry and life.

Are you interested in a career in Corrections? Come visit the Indiana Department of Correction’s Booth #452 at the Indiana Black Expo convention, located at 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the IDOC, and even get scheduled for an interview! If you are unable to make it to the event and are still interest in what the IDOC has to offer, please contact Recruiter Jerome Williams at [email protected] or 765-524-6357.

Photos from Cops Cycling for Survivors's post

Come see the Indiana Department of Correction at the Indianapolis Black Expo Booth 452! Your new career awaits!

Mothers on the Rise: Supporting incarcerated mothers and their babies

Check out this great story! Our Leath Unit does amazing work!

Mothers on the Rise: Supporting incarcerated mothers and their babies The program is a partnership between the Indiana Department of Corrections and the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.

In June 2013, the chapel Indiana Women's Prison was re-dedicated after a more than two-year project to restore the historic building.

To the Best Looking Man that has ever worked in IDOC, you are loved, you are appreciated, and you are missed! IWP has a memorial table located at the front entrance for the entire month of June, to honor Officer Donald (Terry) Ambrose. We appreciate all of your kind words and fond memories of Officer Ambrose, we encourage you to continue to share those with us. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Congratulations Investigator DeWitt!

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague and friend, Officer Donald (Terry) Ambrose. Terry was a hard worker who never met a stranger, always had a smile on his face, and made sure to leave a lasting impression on all of those he met. He will be greatly missed. Please keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts.

National Correctional Professional Appreciation Week
IWP staff participated in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and to round out the week, staff were provided with an appreciation meal for National Correctional Professional Appreciation Week. We thank you for all you do.

On April 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) has scheduled a career fair at the Sikh Gurudwara (Temple), located at 10950 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis. Come celebrate the Sikh Spring Harvest Festival with the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis and learn more about the IDOC’s career opportunities! If you have questions about joining our team, please contact Recruiter Jerome Williams at [email protected] or 765-524-6357. Work for the Indiana Department of Correction! Changing lives from the inside out.

Looking to start a great career in the Indiana Department of Correction? The Indiana Women’s Prison is hiring a Correctional Recreation Leader! Join our DOC family by applying at bit.ly/CorrRecLeader. Have questions? Contact Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Cory Duff at [email protected] or at 765-524-7557. Changing lives from the inside out!

She was an Officer who was a shining example.

She did the right things, at the right times, for the right reasons.

Today we remember and honor Officer Breann Leath who made the ultimate sacrifice 2 years ago today… in service to others…

Officer Leath responded to a domestic disturbance. As she and other officers arrived at the door, she was shot and killed by the suspect inside the residence.

“It’s not how she died that made her a hero, it’s how she lived.” 🖤💙🖤

Rest Easy Sister… we have the watch.

EOW 4/9/20

Our incarcerated quilters recently stitched two quilts for a special fundraiser to help build an all-women's veteran's home in Merrillville, IN.

One quilt features the name of the project, the Webb House, and its mission to serve women veterans.

Another quilt was presented to one of the fundraiser's special guests, former POW Jessica Lynch.

Your Recruitment and Retention Coordinator would like to guide you into helping recruit good applicants for your facility. Please reach out to him today!

Cool weather and snow flurries didn't keep the staff and offenders at IWP from enjoying a friendly game of competition! The 1st Staff vs Offenders AND Staff vs Staff Volleyball game ended with no injuries and tons of fun! According to Warden Turner, this is the first of many more to come!

IWP has gained some new and not so new Field Training Officers! Congratulations to those staff who has stepped up and are ready to coach, guide and support their fellow co-workers!

Today, we kick off and are recognizing staff and their contributions to IDOC.

Sarah Smith was the first superintendent of the Indiana Women's Prison, serving from 1873 to 1883.

In our continued recognition of , we are honoring our current and past staff for their contributions to IDOC.

Today, we recognize Angela Sutton, Deputy Commissioner of Diversity and Development. In this role, she works with IDOC leadership, staff, and offenders to maintain and improve standards of equity and inclusion.

Through this important work, IDOC aims to champion diversity, value cultural differences, and recognize that each staff member plays an important part in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

Looking to start a great career? Then this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for! The Indiana Women’s Prison is hiring Correctional Officers and Correctional Caseworkers! If interested, go to https://bit.ly/CorrOfficerIWP, requisition ID: 289964 to apply for a Correctional Officer position or https://bit.ly/CorrCasewIWP, requisition ID: 319341 to apply for a Correctional Caseworker position. You can also contact Recruiter Cory Duff @ [email protected] or 765-524-7557 for any questions. Changing lives from the inside out!

In honor of , we are taking some time to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of our current and former staff.

Evelyn Ridley-Turner was the first and only woman IDOC Commissioner, serving from 2002 - 2005.

During her time with IDOC, she worked to develop and grow services for juveniles, shined a spotlight on civil rights issues, and helped initiate a new department-wide emphasis on re-entry for the adult population.

The Indiana Women's Prison has amazing career opportunities available as a Correctional Coordinator, Correctional Case Manager 3 and Clerical Assistant 1.
Text 484848 or apply today at www.workforindiana.in.gov
“Changing lives from the inside out!”

In honor of , we are taking some time to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of our current and former staff.

James Aiken was the first Black IDOC Commissioner, serving from 1989 to 1992.

He was in charge of the department during a significant period of building, including the Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton; new minimum security units at Westville, Edinburgh and the Indiana State Prison; a new maximum security unit at Westville; and the start of construction on the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.

ICAN Puppy Love

TREAT YOURSELF (OR SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR) WITH A PUPPY LOVE VALENTINE!

To place an order please use the link below. This is for ‘bulk’ orders only!!!

https://give.classy.org/PLVbulk2022

Orders must be submitted no later than Monday night (11:59 PM) on February 7th
Delivery of your puppy love box will be February 11, 2022 @ IWP
For more information on the ICAN program feel free to visit www.icandog.org

Staff Development & Training staff have been handing out cups of hot chocolate to staff throughout the state thanking them for their service. Here staff at the Indiana Women’s Prison enjoy some steamy cups before they go on shift. Thanks for all you do IDOC!

Congratulations to Ms. Rosemarie Miller and Ms. Alicia Haaff on their retirement. These 2 awesome, dedicated and hardworking women has 69 1/2 combined years with the state! What an amazing commitment and accomplishment. Thank you both for your years of service and we wish you well on your retirement.

New Year! New Career! Join Us Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. EST to learn more about the Indiana Department of Correction and to Apply today! Scan the QR code to join us and be a part of changing lives from the inside out!