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Congratulations to the offenders at the Jameson Prison who completed the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program!The offende...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to the offenders at the Jameson Prison who completed the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program!

The offenders are housed in a Close Custody Transition Unit, where we work to get offenders with institutional disciplinary issues back on a path to success.

T4C is a cognitive behavioral program designed to help justice-involved individuals change their thinking and behavior patterns. It focuses on cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and problem-solving skills.

A big THANK YOU to the instructors and the prison staff who helped with the course!

Congratulations to State Penitentiary Correctional Officer Kaden Gjoraas on his promotion to Sergeant!He is pictured wit...
06/17/2026

Congratulations to State Penitentiary Correctional Officer Kaden Gjoraas on his promotion to Sergeant!

He is pictured with Associate Warden Rick Johnston.

Thank you, Sergeant, for all that you do!

On June 16th, the Sioux Falls Minimum Center and Jameson Prison held a Father's Day themed Family Reunification Event. O...
06/17/2026

On June 16th, the Sioux Falls Minimum Center and Jameson Prison held a Father's Day themed Family Reunification Event.

Offenders and their families were able to choose from a variety of family activities to do, including seed planting, bird houses, paper crafts kits, supplies for homemade Father's Day cards, and cookies to enjoy during the activities.

The Family Reunification Events are an important part of the SAFER SD Reentry Initiative and provide offenders and their loved ones additional time to visit prior to the offender's release.

THANKS to LifeLight and volunteers for bringing Ben Fuller to the South Dakota State Penitentiary to perform for the off...
06/16/2026

THANKS to LifeLight and volunteers for bringing Ben Fuller to the South Dakota State Penitentiary to perform for the offenders!

Fifty offenders attended. They all had to be free of write-ups for 6 months in order to do so.

Mike Durfee State Prison held a Father’s Day themed Family Reunification Event on Sunday, June 14th.These events provide...
06/15/2026

Mike Durfee State Prison held a Father’s Day themed Family Reunification Event on Sunday, June 14th.

These events provide an opportunity for offenders to have extra time with family members prior to release.

Congratulations to the offenders at the Jameson Prison who completed the Ready to Rent (R2R) course in June!R2R is a pro...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to the offenders at the Jameson Prison who completed the Ready to Rent (R2R) course in June!

R2R is a program providing comprehensive information on tenant readiness and eviction prevention education in the rental housing industry.

Thank you to the instructor from Lutheran Social Services as well!

06/12/2026

Pheasantland Post Newsletter

Congratulations to Jymira Devlin on her promotion to Housing Sergeant at the Jameson Prison!She is pictured receiving he...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Jymira Devlin on her promotion to Housing Sergeant at the Jameson Prison!

She is pictured receiving her badge from Housing Captain Ryan Johnson.

Thank you Jymira for all that you do!

Offenders at the South Dakota State Penitentiary raised $1,290.50 for the Friends of the Big Sioux River organization th...
06/11/2026

Offenders at the South Dakota State Penitentiary raised $1,290.50 for the Friends of the Big Sioux River organization through a pizza fundraiser last week.

Cultural Activities Coordinator Tammy Mertens-Jones presented the organization with the check.

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