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After many years hiatus, the Juneteenth celebrations have made a triumphant return to prison facilities across Washington State. The Black Prisoners Caucus, an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and betterment of incarcerated African Americans, marked this year’s celebration with a renewed sense of purpose and resilience. Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the Unit...

The Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, inaugurated in September 2023, marked a significant milestone in Washington state's approach to rehabilitation and community integration. Embracing the Amend and Washington Way principles, the center was meticulously designed to foster open concepts and bright living areas, setting the stage for residents' successful transition from incarceration to reentry....

Second Chance Month, observed in the United States every April since 2017, serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of redemption and the importance of providing opportunities for individuals who have completed their sentences to reintegrate into society. In Washington State, this month holds special significance as the Washington State Department of Corrections leads the charg...

CI Advisory Committee Meeting March 21, 2024

The Mobility Service Dog Training Program pairs incarcerated individuals with young dogs, creating a unique bond that goes beyond prison walls. Incarcerated individuals facilitate consistent training to transform these pups into skilled service dogs. The program not only equips these dogs with essential mobility assistance skills but also provides incarcerated individuals with an opportunity to...

The Graduated Reentry Program (GRE) was a legislative initiative passed in 2018 and implemented by the Department of Corrections. The initial legislation allowed for participants to transfer to a Reentry Center and then to Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) or directly to EHM the last 5 months prior to their Earned Release Date (ERD). In 2021 an expansion bill was passed to allow for participants...

Earlier this year, Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Cheryl Strange pledged to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Washington state prisons by 90% over the next five years. A team including DOC subject matter experts, corrections industry experts Falcon and consultants Integrated Solutions Group has spent the past six months developing a comprehensive plan to make that vision a re...

SPP 20th Anniversary Video

The 2023 DOC Annual Agency Awards was a momentous event celebrating the excellence and dedication of corrections staff. The ceremony brought together personal, staff, and officers who have displayed exceptional commitment to their roles across the agency. Against the beautiful backdrop of Cheney Stadium, staff were given the opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements, innovative init...

Washington State Department of Corrections’ Residential Parenting Program (RPP) reshapes the lives of incarcerated mothers and their babies. This program allows women who come to prison pregnant with sentences of 30 months or less to keep their newborns by their side. It is proving to be a catalyst for lasting change, prioritizing the irreplaceable bond between mother and child. “It allows me t...

In an innovative approach to rehabilitation, prisons around Washington State have supported honeybee programs that offer incarcerated individuals a unique opportunity to learn new skills and to contribute positively to society. This program involves establishing beekeeping operations within prison grounds, where incarcerated are trained in animal husbandry to manage hives. The benefit of the pr...

Concerts for Hope: Washington Prisons Hosts Classical Concerts

Washington State Department of Corrections recently organized a series of family-friendly events within the correctional facilities across the state to commemorate Asian Pacific Islander Month. These events marked a significant milestone as they were among the first family-oriented gatherings since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is just a different feeling, from both the population ...

Correctional Industries is transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals through rehabilitation programs that foster skill-building, confidence, and a path to a brighter future. A testament to this transformative journey is embodied in a newly finished custom conference table meticulously designed, manufactured, and installed by the incarcerated individuals themselves. This custom piece, c...

IF Project: The Question...

Patient Centered Medical Home: The Evolution of Healthcare in Prisons

Thinking for a Change: Encouraging Positive Change in Incarcerated Individuals

iCoach: Collaborative Help for the Future

Reentry Matters - Celebrating Second Chance Month

Amend: Creating Better Neighbors

Detection Dog Training To Keep Drugs Off Streets

DOC Legislative Session Clip

Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Executive Statement

Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Executive Statement - With American Sign Language (ASL)

DOC Brings Holiday Cheer: Staff Sing Carols to Incarcerated Individuals

Amend: Improving Washington’s Correctional System for Staff & Incarcerated

Incarcerated Women Raise Endangered Butterflies

Annual Agency Awards Ceremony 2022

Cedar Creek Turtle Program: Rehabilitated Endangered Turtles Get Released