Faith & Character Based Program Participants Graduate

Commissioner: Timothy C. Ward

Director of Public Affairs: Joan Heath

Walker State Prison Honors Graduates

Forsyth, Ga. – On January 24, 2020 Walker State Prison (SP) held a graduation ceremony recognizing Faith & Character Based program participants at the facility in Rock Springs, Ga.. The ceremony was held for 27 offenders who successfully completed the program.

“The Faith and Character Based Program allows offenders an opportunity to make positive changes in their thinking, actions, and mindset,” said Commissioner Timothy C. Ward. “Through the hard work of everyone involved in the program, offenders are given tools to use in their transition back into society as productive citizens.”

The Faith & Character Based Program at Walker SP encourages offenders to seek a better way of life. The program equips participants to choose alternatives to criminal thinking and behavior through emphasis on spiritual, moral, character development, and life skills training. After graduation, many offenders volunteer in areas such as Faith and Character dorms, chaplaincy, education, and character development.

For more information on the Faith and Character Based Programs visit Faith & Character Based Programming

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising nearly 52,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 10,500 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit https://gdc.georgia.gov.