The Georgia Department of Corrections recently announced a significant appointment within its ranks, as reported by the department yesterday. Terrion Thurman, with her extensive experience in various roles catering to offender care, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at the Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP). Set to step into her new role on September 1, 2025, Thurman will oversee a range of vital services for inmates, including educational programs, health services, library services, counseling, recreational services, and notably, the mental health services at this special mission facility.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Commissioner Tyrone Oliver has expressed confidence in Thurman's abilities to effectively lead and extend the quality of critical programming for the male offenders at GDCP. He has been quoted, stating, "Terrion has gained a wealth of correctional knowledge as she has worked her way up through the ranks while serving in varying care and treatment positions," adding that "We are confident she will continue to lead with integrity as she takes on this essential role."
Thurman's journey with GDC began in 2012 as a Correctional Officer and then as a Field Training Officer in the Special Management Unit in 2017. Her experience has spanned several specialized roles, including her tenure as a Behavioral Health Counselor II at Metro Reentry Facility and a Facility Compliance Specialist for ACA. Since 2020, Thurman has been serving at GDCP as a Behavioral Counselor III, all while earning degrees in Business Administration and Criminal Justice from Paine College, Kaplan University, and Columbia Southern University respectively. Her departmental training is extensive, covering various levels of correctional officer training, supervision, and management.
