Deputy Director, Steve Ickes
The following sections support the Director in carrying out her responsibilities:

• Media and Public Relations Office  

  Media and Public Relations conducts the internal and external communication functions of the Arizona Department of Corrections. The Media Relations Administrator and Public Information Officer act as spokespersons for the Department, disseminating information to the media and planning media appearances by the Director and other Department employees.  Please submit general inquiries to: media@azcorrections.gov 

  602-542-3133

   

• Legislative Affairs 
  Legislative Affairs staff coordinates and prepares Department legislation; monitors all legislative issues that impact the Department; establishes and maintains legislative contacts on the Department’s behalf, and investigates and responds to legislative inquiries. 

  602-542-1532

   

• Legal Services
  The Legal Services/Discovery Unit works with the DOA Risk Management Division, the Attorney General's office, and contract attorneys.  It advises the Department on liability issues; reviews all settlement proposals for lawsuits filed against the Department; reviews and analyzes proposed written directives for compliance with legal requirements; arranges staff and initiate depositions; provides legal advice on month disciplinary and grievance appeals; and oversees the Inmate Grievance and Discipline Hearing Officers.

  602-542-1532

   

• Victim Services

  The Office of Victim Services provides victim focused and victim-friendly services to crime victims and survivors, and Restorative Justice opportunities for offenders to be involved in victim-focused activities that will help them understand the impact of their criminal conduct on crime victims The office also provides victim services to ADC staff who are victims of crime.  Email inquiries may be directed to dlevey@azcorrections.gov  

  602-542-3732

   

• Constituent Services / Inmate Family and Friends Liaison

  The Inmate Family and Friends Liaison of ADC offers a standard process for receiving, reviewing and responding to complaints from the public concerning inmate related issues. A guidebook is provided to the family and friends of inmates to help answer questions that may arise. Issues discussed in this guidebook are provided as a general guidance. 

  For questions regarding inmate issues, please submit inquiries to iffliaison@azcorrections.gov 

  602-364-3945

   

• Labor Relations

  Labor Relations provides a bridge between the Director, labor organizations and employees.  Labor Relations works toward providing employees solutions and proper direction in resolving work related issues.

  cgarcia@azcorrections.gov 

  602-542-1515