At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of the armistice agreement between Germany and the Allies.  Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is recognized on November 11th each year to honor veterans of all wars.  Regardless of the day […]

As Hispanic Heritage Month concludes, we want to emphasize our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. Several months ago, we announced the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are multicultural and multigenerational teams focused on business outreach, professional development, and recruitment. There are several groups […]

Hispanic and Latinx art and culture are unique and deserving of recognition. Many museums have collections celebrating artists and their work, including the Smithsonian and Museum of Modern Art. However, there are many museums dedicated exclusively to recognizing Latinx and Hispanic history and culture. Museum of Latin American Art – The museum educates the public through the collection, […]

“Ultimately, literature is nothing but carpentry,” said Gabriel García Márquez. And what a world he, and other Hispanic and Latinx authors, have built with their words through poetry and prose. 11 Spanish-language writers have won the Novel Prize in Literature, recognized for their literary works written in the Spanish language across Hispanic culture. Gabriel García […]

By: Mitch Volkart, Vice President, Intelligence Solutions September 20th is recognized as National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day, but at GTL, we see the dedication that our intelligence analysts give to GTL and to our correctional facility customers every day. Created by the Florida Crime & Intelligence Analyst Association in April 2021, National Crime […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities, as well as their influence and contributions to our society. President Lyndon B. Johnson officially began National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, and it was observed until 1988 when it was expanded to the current 31-day National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15–October […]

By: Deb Alderson, President & CEO It is hard to believe that so much of 2021 has already gone, but GTL has a lot of progress to show for it. Our commitment to expanding support to our family and friends customers, as well as incarcerated individuals and returning citizens, is as firm as ever, and […]

By: Jessica Artz, Executive Vice President Human Resources At GTL, we believe in corporate social responsibility and good corporate citizenship. As an information technology company, we are using our tools to help transform the incarceration experience into a rehabilitative experience—one focused on second chances, job skills training, returning to the workforce, and reentering society. And […]

GTL’s corporate culture has positively changed over the past several years, and nothing highlights that incredible shift more than the company’s recent recognitions. GTL can proudly announce that it has added another item to its resume as a recipient of the inaugural Top Workplaces Woman-Led Culture Excellence Award.  In January, GTL announced that it was awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces USA recognition from Energage as […]

As a company whose team members and stakeholders encompass many diverse backgrounds, it is important for GTL to expand its efforts in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion. To be transparent in our efforts, GTL has held two Employee Town Halls—one in August 2020 and one in May 2021—to inform all team members of the […]

As we continue to emphasize the importance of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging at GTL, we want to take the opportunity to recognize another group of people who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Asians and Pacific Islanders […]

Numbers clearly show that education and training have an impact on reducing recidivism, enabling rehabilitation, and improving reintegration. View the infographic to learn more.

By: Christopher Washington, Functional Analyst 2020 was a historic year, and thousands of people have taken to the streets to speak out on the issues that affect them the most, including criminal justice reform. The reason why I’m so passionate about criminal justice reform is because I’m a product of the system. In 2019, I was released from federal prison after serving nine years […]

In March, the immeasurable impact women have made on society is commemorated. From ladies who live out their dream job every day to admired celebrities to changemakers throughout the world, Women’s History Month gives us a chance to celebrate all women, especially the women at GTL! It all began with a single March day in […]

In 2020, GTL held a series of internal meetings to engage team members and discuss issues affecting both the company and its customers. These meetings stressed the importance of an inclusive environment for all GTL employees, including issues related to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. With February being Black History Month, GTL is taking the opportunity […]

Education is one of the key differentiators that can lower the recidivism rate and increase the likelihood of successful reentry for incarcerated individuals and returning citizens. Recently, after 26 years, Congressional leaders passed a bill that reinstated Pell grants for prison education programs and incarcerated students who take part in them. “I am extremely pleased […]

While a picture-perfect Christmas involves spending time with family, the unfortunate truth is that 1 in 28 children will celebrate the holiday season with one or both parents behind bars. Incarceration affects everyone—not just the person who is in the correctional facility. The Prison Fellowship works to see lives and communities transformed in and out […]

GTL’s mission involves creating impactful connections, providing industry-leading service, and ensuring everyone has access to technology and education to improve their personal outcomes. In some of those areas, we have the capability to create success. In other areas, we need a little assistance. As a company, we recognize that we need partners that contribute to […]

As part of our continuing Reentry Spotlight series, GTL is proud to share this post authored by Brandon E. Chrostowski, Founder of EDWINS. GTL is working to help support and share EDWINS training with more returning citizens seeking a career in the food service industry. In addition, GTL is helping to fund a new playground […]

Jessica L. Artz has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Ms. Artz is a human […]

Returning citizens have an open road ahead of them that is full of opportunity, and there are several organizations that can help steer the way like the Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM). As a previously incarcerated woman, founder and executive director of the LOHM, Topeka K. Sam leads the LOHM with its mission to help […]

Free calls, visits, and messages were provided during March, April, and May to keep families connected As COVID-19 is changing the way we live and work, GTL continues to work side-by-side with correctional facilities to address the burdens faced while operating during a pandemic. Beginning in March, GTL worked with our facility customers to provide […]

Across the globe, correctional facilities and agencies are implementing practices to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in facilities and communities. Thank you for stepping up and taking these actions. Here are some resources that you might find helpful in tracking current COVID-19 cases, implementing new strategies for your facilities, cleaning GTL technology devices, […]

By: Deb Alderson, Chief Executive Officer During this unprecedented time, correctional officers and employees need our support and deserve our gratitude more than ever. Day after day, they keep correctional facilities running smoothly, running efficiently, and running securely. National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (NCOEW) shines the spotlight on the professionalism, dedication, and courage showed […]

Continued commitment to providing free calls, visits, and messaging to help incarcerated individuals, and families and friends stay connected With the continued prevalence of COVID-19, GTL has remained committed to partnering with correctional facilities to provide assistance. We understand that the pandemic presents an especially difficult situation for facilities, their communities and staff, and incarcerated […]