Corrections Corporation of America
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  • CCA specializes in the design, building and management of prisons, jails and detention facilities and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services in partnership with government.
  • The company is the sixth largest corrections system in the nation, behind only the federal government and four states.
  • CCA is the founder of the private corrections industry and is the nation’s largest provider of jail, detention and corrections services to governmental agencies.
  • CCA has approximately 65,000 beds in 64 facilities, including 38 owned facilities, under contract for management in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
  • The company manages more than 62,000 inmates including males, females and juveniles at all security levels and does business with all three federal corrections agencies, almost half of all states, and more than a dozen local municipalities.
  • CCA continues its market leadership position in the corrections industry managing over 50% of all beds under contract with private operators in the United States.
  • CCA joined the NYSE in 1994 and now trades under the symbol CXW.
  • Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and employs more than 15,000 professionals nationwide.
  • CCA maintains a 95% contract renewal rate.
  • CCA offers a variety of rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, life skills and employment training and substance abuse treatment. The Company also provides health care (including medical, dental and psychiatric services), food services and work and recreational programs.
  • Through CCA's ownership of correctional facilities, the company provides valuable economic benefits to its local community partners by paying property, sales and other taxes, and providing a stable employment base. CCA is a strong contributor in the communities in which our facilities are located, with a dedication to charitable giving and volunteerism.

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Ticker symbol: CXW
Year founded: 1983
Testimonials: CCA's founding motto was "Excellence in Corrections." Our goal is to offer high quality corrections, at less cost to the taxpayer, in partnership with government. Over time, this message has expanded to reflect new company goals and priorities.
 
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