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Agency Mission
"Provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care,
creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reduced
victimization, safer communities, and an emphasis on the premium of life. (FDC,
2016).
Values
Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Integrity
Safety
Safety remains a priority, in everything we do, for our staff, inmates, offenders, and
the public. Looking forward, technology will allow us to take an innovative approach
toward creating safer environments.
Accountability
We must be accountable to those under our supervision, our fellow members and
most importantly, the people of Florida through fiscally sound policy and strategic
goals that complement our mission and vision.
Fairness and Integrity
We must always be fair and act with integrity. Our officers face difficult situations
every day. We expect them to rise above these testing circumstances and be
professional at all times.
Innovation
Finally, we must be innovative in our approach to building a modern Department of
Corrections. We expect Florida to serve as a national leader in correctional policy and
embrace a best in class approach to creating policies that promote success for our
supervised population.
What does the DOC strive to do?
To Provide inmates and offenders with the tools they will need to become productive
citizens through a variety of programs and services.
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Florida Transition From Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI)
Initiative to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and
supervisions. Developed with each offender, state and local collaboration - from time
they enter prison throughout their transition, reintegration, and aftercare in the
community.
What has extensive research by the DOC found?
Offenders who recieve interventions are less likely to reoffend and return to the
correctional system.
John Agustus
Often called the "Father of Probation" in America. He believed that reforming
offenders would improve lives and make communities safer.
Re-entry
The process of an offender's transitioning from incarceration in a facility to
supervision within the community, while enhancing public safety and reducing
recidivism. The process includes comprehensive needs assessments and a range of
treatment and training programs designed to increase the likelihood that offenders
will successfully transition into society as productive, law-abiding citizens.
Recisivism
A measure of the likelihood that an inmate will reoffend within three years of release
from incarceration.
When does re-entry begin?
From the time that the Department first has contact with an inmate of offender.
During intake, the Department assesses offenders to determine their needs and refer
them to the appropriate services.
Re-entry continues
throughout an offender's incarceration offender's incaceration or period of supervision
or both.
3/7/2026
Agency Mission
"Provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care,
creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reduced
victimization, safer communities, and an emphasis on the premium of life. (FDC,
2016).
Values
Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Integrity
Safety
Safety remains a priority, in everything we do, for our staff, inmates, offenders, and
the public. Looking forward, technology will allow us to take an innovative approach
toward creating safer environments.
Accountability
We must be accountable to those under our supervision, our fellow members and
most importantly, the people of Florida through fiscally sound policy and strategic
goals that complement our mission and vision.
Fairness and Integrity
We must always be fair and act with integrity. Our officers face difficult situations
every day. We expect them to rise above these testing circumstances and be
professional at all times.
Innovation
Finally, we must be innovative in our approach to building a modern Department of
Corrections. We expect Florida to serve as a national leader in correctional policy and
embrace a best in class approach to creating policies that promote success for our
supervised population.
What does the DOC strive to do?
To Provide inmates and offenders with the tools they will need to become productive
citizens through a variety of programs and services.
3/7/2026
, (Ch. 1 Intro to Correctional Probation Exam: 2026-2027)
Florida Transition From Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI)
Initiative to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and
supervisions. Developed with each offender, state and local collaboration - from time
they enter prison throughout their transition, reintegration, and aftercare in the
community.
What has extensive research by the DOC found?
Offenders who recieve interventions are less likely to reoffend and return to the
correctional system.
John Agustus
Often called the "Father of Probation" in America. He believed that reforming
offenders would improve lives and make communities safer.
Re-entry
The process of an offender's transitioning from incarceration in a facility to
supervision within the community, while enhancing public safety and reducing
recidivism. The process includes comprehensive needs assessments and a range of
treatment and training programs designed to increase the likelihood that offenders
will successfully transition into society as productive, law-abiding citizens.
Recisivism
A measure of the likelihood that an inmate will reoffend within three years of release
from incarceration.
When does re-entry begin?
From the time that the Department first has contact with an inmate of offender.
During intake, the Department assesses offenders to determine their needs and refer
them to the appropriate services.
Re-entry continues
throughout an offender's incarceration offender's incaceration or period of supervision
or both.
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