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EDUCATION

The Education Program is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and is staffed by state-certified teachers. Reading and writing, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and high school programs are available to inmates with a need for primary education. Many students continue their education and obtain associate's and bachelor's degrees while incarcerated.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Vocational programs allow inmates the opportunity to learn a skill prior to returning to society. A variety of technical training programs are available statewide at multiple sites and security levels.

STANDARDS FOR INMATE PROGRAMS

OKLAHOMA CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES

OCI employs offenders in correctional industries programs. The skills they gain through these programs offer a successful return to society. OCI has 13 locations across Oklahoma with 18 factories. OCI employees an average of 1200 offenders.

OKLAHOMA CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Faith is a very important part of corrections.

Religious Services - religious meetings that are primarily worship or religious education, such as bible studies.

Faith Based Programs - programs offered by volunteers which address specific issues from a faith perspective. Behavior skills, family relationships or substance abuse programs are some examples.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

Substance Abuse Treatment (SAT) is a four-to-twelve month program designed for inmates in need of substance abuse treatment. Programs rely on a behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for avoiding substance abuse. The program places heavy emphasis on skill-building activities. These activities assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skills development. Regimented Treatment Program (RTP) and Helping Women Recover (HWR) are included under Substance Abuse Treatment.

WORK RELEASE OPPORTUNITIES

ODOC Community Corrections provides eligible inmates with work release opportunities. This program assists inmates with reentry and successful reintegration into the community. Work release assignment provides eligible inmates the opportunity of employment in the community before releasing from incarceration.

Inmates in this program are located in Oklahoma City, Union City, Lawton, Enid, and Vinita.

If you would like to hire eligible inmates to work for your business, please complete the contact form below.

WORK RELEASE OPPORTUNITIES FORM

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is committed to a positive partnership between the agency and its volunteers. This partnership plays a vital role in achieving the agency’s mission. Volunteer involvement enhances inmate programs and services. Volunteer involvement creates opportunities for a greater public understanding of corrections and the challenges we face.

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections cannot use state funds to purchase religious materials. If you would like to make a donation to support faith-based activities please contact the Agency Chaplain or a facility chaplain.

Leo Brown - Agency Chaplain 405-425-2529

Last Modified on Mar 04, 2025