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The Communicator
- Brunch Meal Effective August 1, 2009
- Adult Sex Offender Program Certification
- Notice to Visitors Regarding DRC's "Tobacco Free" policy effective March 1, 2009
- DRC Monthly Fact Sheet
- Employee Excellence Awards
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Address
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43222
Phone
(614) 752-1159
Public Information
Victim Notification
The Office of Victim Services provides information regarding the status of Ohio inmates in prison or under supervision of the Department's Adult Parole Authority. If you are a victim of a crime, click here for notification
Message from the Director Director Collins's Video Farewell
As the new Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), I am pleased and honored to follow in the footsteps of Director Terry J. Collins. During his term, Director Collins made amazing advancements for both the Department and the overall discipline of corrections.
Director Collins emerged as a leader in community corrections and contributed to widespread understanding of the significance of being smart on crime. He weathered through some of the most challenging budgets in history, but still managed to lead the charge for successful offender reentry. It goes without saying Director Collins has emulated the core values of this agency: Integrity, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, and Diversity- I LEAD.
Among the many accomplishments made during his tenure, Director Collins has also created momentum amongst corrections professionals and our community partners. I commit to maintain and support this momentum that contributes to constant quality improvement and enhanced public safety.
Director Collins is leaving us with quite a legacy. A legacy that recognizes that there are many pieces to the puzzle that contributes to the success at DRC. DRC staff, community stakeholders, law enforcement, community corrections agencies; we all have a significant piece of the puzzle.
It is with great pride that I accept the tremendous responsibility of leading this premier agency. I ask that you all join me in working toward our common goal: promoting citizen safety through effective corrections management and strategies.
Sincerely,
Ernie L. Moore
Message from Retired Director Terry J. Collins
Governor Strickland announced that Assistant Director Ernie L. Moore will take over the helm as the Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) following my retirement effective January 31, 2010. For over thirty years, I have served this agency and during that time I developed a true passion for the field of corrections. I feel both excitement for this new chapter in my life and sadness that I am leaving the many people with whom I have developed professional and personal relationships, as I retire after over three decades. During my time with DRC, I have seen significant changes, seemingly insurmountable challenges and a caliber of staff that simply cannot be matched. In August 1977, when I was first hired at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, I would have never imagined this journey would last until 2010. As I leave, I will miss all of the employees who worked so hard each day making this the best corrections agency in the country.
I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Ernie L. Moore as he takes over as Director of this agency. Ernie has served as the Assistant Director since June 2009, and I am confident that he will lead this agency with our core values of Integrity, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Diversity - I LEAD.
Sincerely,
Terry J. Collins
Our Mission
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are effectively supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secure. In partnership with communities, we will promote citizen safety and victim reparation. Through rehabilitative and restorative programming, we seek to instill in offenders an improved sense of responsibility and the capacity to become law-abiding members of society.