Vitality Expo - Heart, Health & Wealth
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Our Second Annual Vitality Expo was a huge success! The event offered wellness consultations, blood pressure and chiropractic screenings, as well as educational, financial and home buying resources to DOC employees. Staff members also participated in Zumba, Yoga, Sheng Zhen/Tai Chi exercises and enjoyed healthy, gourmet food.
Special thanks to the Health and Wellness Committee for their organizing and planning efforts and
all
of our event partners.
Advantage Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
Aetna
Cigna
DCHR
District of Columbia Housing Financial Agency (DCHFA)
The Golden Lighthouse Metaphysical Center
ICMA-RC
Industrial Bank
Kaiser Permanente
Peaceable Dragon
Ree Ree's Kitchn
The Reiki Center of Greater Washington
Strayer University
Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck
United Healthcare
University of Maryland University College
Yoga District
Zumba
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DOC congratulates Sheila Marr on her recent promotion to Captain!
Captain Marr began her career with DOC in 1990 and during her 28 years of service she has
served in a number of roles. They include Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Restrictive Housing Commander, Honor Guard Commander, Adjunct Training Instructor, Adjustment Board Chairman, Zone Supervisor, Administrative Lieutenant, and Transgender Committee Member.
A proven leader and an exemplar of "
pride, passion and professionalism
," Captain Marr expressed that the most enjoyable part of her career has been to "learn and teach others and as result watch them excel up the promotion ladder."
DOC wishes Captain Marr continued success in her new role!
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Marcus Bullock and Anthony Belton held an Empowerment Session inside the Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) Unit at the Correctional Treatment Facility. The speakers discussed the meaning of entrepreneurship, the importance of goal setting and the art of negotiation with program participants. Mr. Bullock and Mr. Belton, both returning citizens, created the mobile application
Flikshop
which keeps families connected with their incarcerated loved ones through personalized post cards.
On Monday, June 25, Mr. Bullock and Mr. Belton returned to our facilities to hand deliver
Flikshop
post cards from churches and community leaders to residents in the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) and GED Units.
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Eric V. Weaver and Eric Weaver Jr. visited the Young Men Emerging (Y-Me) Unit at the Correctional Treatment Facility where they shared how their incarceration experiences shaped their lives and relationship as father and son. Together they discussed the importance of incarcerated fathers to stay connected with their families and the impacts that patience, healthy communication and discipline has on their loved ones.
Today, the father son duo enjoys spending time together and giving back to returning
citizens, all while Eric Sr. is adjusting to his
new career as DOC's Program Deputy Director
of the forthcoming Re-entry Portal.
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Click on images to view more event photos on Facebook!
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District of Columbia Board of Elections officials and community poll watchers facilitated early voting for residents at the Central Detention Facility (CDF) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). Eligible residents, those who are non-convicted felons, cast absentee ballots to count towards the primary election results. More than 100 ballots were submitted between both facilities.
Many residents expressed the importance of exercising their right to vote while they are incarcerated. For some, it was their first time voting.
"I didn't think my vote would count but it could be that one percent that's needed. Hopefully, my vote makes a difference and the people I voted for will win," Resident Gray said.
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Policy binders with the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) were placed in the Officers' Dining Rooms (ODR) at the Central Detention Facility, Correctional Treatment Facility, Central Cell Block and the Training Academy.
Once existing and new policies are approved by the Director, the OPP will update the binders monthly. All binders must remain in their respective places.
There are no updates at this time.
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Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, the
"Keep America Active" Fitness Challenge
runs Monday, June 25 through Sunday, August 19. The "Keep America Active" Challenge is a District agency-wide, eight-week online wellness competition that aims to encourage healthy behaviors and increase fitness among employees by virtually traveling across the country. Participants will travel from state to state each day without boarding a plane, hopping on a bus, or gassing up the car with this program.
Participants can earn points and stars as they record exercise minutes or steps and two additional, optional health behaviors of their choice. Employees can join a team of up to four colleagues or participate as individuals. At the end of the program, teams and individuals with the highest scores will be awarded with special incentives.
- 1st Place Team & Individual: Fitbits
- 2nd Place Team & Individual: Gym bag and Bluetooth speaker
- 3rd Place Team & Individual: Insulated lunch bag and food scale
- Top Performing Team: Fruit delivery
(Information provided by DCHR)
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Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
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The Employee Recognition Committee is currently planning upcoming Fish Fry events for the summer! Stay tuned...
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The RealizeRetirement Adventure Tour
will be making a pit stop at the D.C. Department of Corrections on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the CDF-CTF Shared Grounds. The mobile tour, sponsored by ICMA-RC, is a fun and innovative way for you to learn about DC Retirement Plans and partake in digital activities to help plan and
virtually
envision
your retirement.
You don’t want to miss it!
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D.C. Department of Corrections
2000 14th Street, NW
Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-7316
Fax: (202) 671-2043
TTY: 711
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