The mission of the Alabama Department of Corrections is to confine, manage and provide rehabilitative programs for convicted felons in a safe, secure and humane environment, utilizing professionals who are committed to public safety and to the positive re-entry of offenders into society.

Our Values

• We value ADOC's employees as our most valuable asset.
• We value safe, secure and rehabilitative environment for the inmate population.
• We value upholding the public trust and a positive public image, emphasizing professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• We value the dignity of every human being.
• We value leadership, which promotes safe, fair and equitable work environment.
• We value operating in the most effective and economically efficient manner possible.
• We value the ethical conduct of all ADOC's employees.
• We value sharing information, innovation and communication among all levels of staff.
• We value professional working relationships among employees and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our Priorities

• Public Safety
• Safety of the correctional and departmental staff
• To ensure humane and constitutional conditions of incarceration in all facilities
• To provide education and job training as needed
• To ensure that the spiritual needs of the prisoners are met