Parole Technical Violators Diversion Program

Located at the Wayne County Boot Camp

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation in 2006 permitting a collaborative effort between the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) and the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP).  This effort allows both agencies to better serve parole technical violators and provide public safety.  Under the program, a parolee who has violated the conditions of his parole, but not committed a new felony, can have their parole revoked and granted in the same action.  The grant (release on parole supervision) is contingent upon successful completion of a six month program at Wayne County Boot Camp.

The Parole Technical Violator Division Program (PTVDP) allows for a violator to be transferred from a classification center to Wayne County Boot Camp.  The programs' design calls for a participant to either work on a community service crew or attend GED classes during the day and complete treatment programs in the evening, with no "downtime" during the six month program.  The community service work crew helps the participant establish good work habits.  The treatment programs in the evening address issues such as substance abuse treatment and cognitive behavior modification.  Near completion of the program, staff at the institution notifies the field parole officer that the parolee will be returning to the community and a release plan is prepared.

A candidate for the PTVDP is selected by the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole at a revocation hearing.  Parole technical violators who were incarcerated in the TDOC prior to July 1, 2006 are not eligible for consideration.