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The Tennessee Department of Correction operates an overnight child visitation program at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center and the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center. This initiative allows eligible female offenders to spend two weekends a month with their children or grandchildren aged three months to 10 years. The program aims to promote family reunification and maintain bonds between incarcerated women and their families. Visits occur every other weekend, from Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday at 3:30 p.m., with a correctional officer present for supervision.
To qualify, offenders must have a custody level of medium or lower, complete a parenting course, and maintain a disciplinary record free of certain offenses for specific durations. Offenders must also submit a completed application and an authenticated birth certificate for the visiting child. Only one child per offender is allowed to visit at a time. Offenders convicted of child abuse or neglect are excluded unless recommended by the Department of Children's Services or a court order.
The child visitation areas at both centers are equipped with amenities to accommodate families, and offenders are responsible for supervising their children/grandchildren at all times. The program honors Penny Bernhardt, former warden of DJRC, for her contributions to its establishment and success.