International Association of Character Cities

Character Cities: Correctional Facilities

Enforce Laws With Moral Authority

Correctional facilities deal with failures of character every day. The Oklahoma County Detention Bureau began by emphasizing inmate character education and saw positive results. However the bureau soon realized a similar program could help the staff reinforce the message to inmates and strengthen their own families as well.

The following pages detail the mission and provide information about how similar programs can benefit other jurisdictions.

  • Oklahoma County Detention Bureau - Employee Character First! Program
  • Oklahoma County Detention Bureau - Offender Character First! Program
  • Character First! Program Success
  • Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office - Character Emphasis Timeline
  • Opportunities to Replicate the Program in Other Jurisdictions
  • Media Sector Information »