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Offender Affairs and Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman acts as a bridge between concerned civilians and the Department of Corrections by gathering information that potentially uncovers and reduces problems within the corrections system thus ensuring the rights and safety of offenders are protected.
Family Day
Family Day is part of the Department's continuing effort to provide customer service to the families of offenders in the GDC system. We realize that family members are our customers and our goal is to provide the best customer service to serve faster, friendlier and easier.
Helpful Links
- GDC Abbreviations Explained
- Performance Incentive Credit
- Send a Food or Property Package
- Send Money or View Payments
- Statewide Lifers and Long-Term Offender Program
- Suggestion Box
- Visitation Policy
- Where Is My Loved One? The Offender Integration Map
Resources
- Consolidated Banking
Send commissary funds (or pay fines/fees) for offenders or probationers - Department of Juvenile Justice
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state`s youthful offenders up to the age of 21. - Facilities Operations Visitation Schedule
A chart of visitation days and hours for State Prison Facilities - Family Day Information
A day for families of offenders in the GDC system- Family Violence Intervention Program
GCFV and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) establish standards for Family Violence Intervention Programs (FVIPs) in Georgia. GCFV also assists GDC in training, certifying and monitoring FVIPs. Certified FVIPs are designed to rehabilitate family violence offenders and are charged with prioritizing victim safety and participant accountability. Judges, prosecutors, probation, and victim advocates initiated the FVIP certification process to create consistency and accountability for FVIPs. Family Violence Intervention is NOT Anger Management.
- Family Violence Intervention Program
- Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans
- Offender Orientation Handbook
What an offender can expect during incarceration - Offender Search
Search for an offender in one of our facilities - Statewide Lifers and Long-Term Offender Program
- Performance Incentive Credit (PIC) Program
Information on the Performance Incentive Credit (PIC) Program to reduce the length of prison service through satisfactory progress in educational/treatment programs, work details, and good behavior. - Visitation - Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about visiting GDC facilities - Visitation - Frequently Asked Questions - En Espanol
- Visitation - GDC Policy
Policies for visiting offenders in a GDC facility - Visitation - Application for Visitation Privilege
- Visitation - Consent Form for Visitors of GDC Facilities
Important Contact Information
Office of the Ombudsman
ombudsman@gdc.ga.gov
478-992-5358
