THE MISSION

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14 State Prisons 22,144 Inmates $74 Per Day, Per Inmate Housing Cost 2016 by the Numbers 78,825 Offenders on Community Supervision 5,932 Total TDOC Employees 3,944 Security Staff 499 High School Equivalency Diplomas Earned by Offenders Through HiSET 665,419 Hours of Community Service Work Provided by Inmates Created a Savings of $4,824,288 91,344 Hours of Community Service Work Provided by Community Supervision Created a Savings of $662,245 18 | THE MISSION
Unseasonably cool weather and rain couldn’t put a damper on the 3rd Annual TDOC 5K Walk/Run benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Nearly 400 people laced up their sneakers and turned out at the historic Tennessee State Prison on the morning of May 14th, 2016. Hosts Rhori Johnston and Vicki Yates of NewsChannel 5 in Nashville kicked off the race with the exciting sound of sirens and participants made their way along the course, often pausing to take photos of the prison. The race provides a rare opportunity for members of the public to get an up-close look at the landmark which has been the setting for movies including The Green Mile and The Last Castle. But more importantly, it serves as a way for the Tennessee Department of Correction to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. This year’s event raised a total of $8,720 for BBBS, money that will be used to provide mentorship and guidance to Tennessee children. Nearly one third of the children served by BBBS have one or both parents incarcerated. The involvement of BBBS in the life of a child can help to break the cycle of generational incarceration and put that child on a path to success. TDOC is a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters and we thank everyone who participated. By the Numbers • 390 Participants • 40 Volunteers • 550 Bottles of Water • 15 Security Personnel • $8,720 Raised THE MISSION | 19
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