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| Department of Corrections freezes contract with Tulsa halfway house Avalon Correctional Center |
| By kjrh.com |
| Published: 01/16/2014 |
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A Tulsa halfway house is shutting down after its contract with the Department of Corrections was frozen. Residents of Avalon Correctional Center, located in downtown Tulsa, are expected to be removed from the facility by Jan. 24. DOC Deputy Director Reginald Hines cited three active investigations into problems with offender count, security and possession of contraband at the house as reasons that led to the shutdown. "The violations are so serious that the department will begin depopulating Avalon Tulsa immediately without notice," said Hines in a letter to Brian Costello, Avalon president. Hines says the DOC has lost confidence in Avalon's administration. While the shutdown involves only the Tulsa facility, Hines says the DOC has concerns about the Oklahoma City facility and will limit the resident count. Read More. |
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