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The West Complex at the Washington State Penitentiary houses some of the most dangerous and violent offenders in the state. See how one offender's life dramatically changed by getting a canine partner, and how a correctional sergeant's doubt was erased by the benefits of the program. | Washington State Department of Corrections

The West Complex at the Washington State Penitentiary houses some of the most dangerous and violent offenders in the state. See how one offender's life dramatically changed by getting a canine partner, and how a correctional sergeant's doubt was erased by the benefits of the program. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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In February 2019, Washington Corrections Center for Women installed a body scanner in the facility’s visitation room. Operations for the new scanner began in April. Corrections specialist Jennifer Grabil says that preventing dangerous contraband from entering the prison is vital to the facility’s security. In the few months the scanner has been operational, staff have seized one hundred strips of suboxone, thirteen grams of heroin, and seventeen grams of meth from inmates. “I think it’s keeping

In February 2019, Washington Corrections Center for Women installed a body scanner in the facility’s visitation room. Operations for the new scanner began in April. Corrections specialist Jennifer Grabil says that preventing dangerous contraband from entering the prison is vital to the facility’s security. In the few months the scanner has been operational, staff have seized one hundred strips of suboxone, thirteen grams of heroin, and seventeen grams of meth from inmates. “I think it’s keeping

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We’re proud to launch iCoach, a new supervisory model that provides more support and advocacy earlier in the reentry process for those within the criminal justice system. Both staff and supervised individuals benefit from this new model by receiving resources and time that were previously unavailable to them. “They have served their time, and now they need help navigating the complexities of post-incarceration,” said DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange. “iCoach is all about helping individuals be succe

We’re proud to launch iCoach, a new supervisory model that provides more support and advocacy earlier in the reentry process for those within the criminal justice system. Both staff and supervised individuals benefit from this new model by receiving resources and time that were previously unavailable to them. “They have served their time, and now they need help navigating the complexities of post-incarceration,” said DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange. “iCoach is all about helping individuals be succe

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Washington’s Most Dangerous Prisons: Inside the Deadliest Facilities in the State

Washington’s Most Dangerous Prisons: Inside the Deadliest Facilities in the State

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New details: How 3 inmates were killed at Washington State Prison

New details: How 3 inmates were killed at Washington State Prison

The Washington Department of Corrections is looking for corrections professionals to work in our 12 correctional facilities across the state. We’re interested in law enforcement professionals who have a strong interest in making a difference in the lives and communities of Washington. For more information, please visit doc.wa.gov and follow @WACorrections on twitter and Facebook. | Washington State Department of Corrections

The Washington Department of Corrections is looking for corrections professionals to work in our 12 correctional facilities across the state. We’re interested in law enforcement professionals who have a strong interest in making a difference in the lives and communities of Washington. For more information, please visit doc.wa.gov and follow @WACorrections on twitter and Facebook. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Washington is the intake and receiving facility for incarcerated males in the Washington state correctional system, leading to multiple transports arriving every day. With all that traffic, there is a lot of daily maintenance that needs to be completed. The person responsible with keeping the facility in peak condition, Don Carlstad, was chosen as a Supervisor of the Year at the 2018 Washington State Department of Corrections' Annual Agency Awards. Don’s

Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Washington is the intake and receiving facility for incarcerated males in the Washington state correctional system, leading to multiple transports arriving every day. With all that traffic, there is a lot of daily maintenance that needs to be completed. The person responsible with keeping the facility in peak condition, Don Carlstad, was chosen as a Supervisor of the Year at the 2018 Washington State Department of Corrections' Annual Agency Awards. Don’s

5.3K viewsMay 13, 2018

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Over 300 inmates released from Washington state prisons due to COVID-19

We've developed a roadmap to dramatically reduce the use of solitary confinement across the state. Our goal at the end of the day is to set a national standard of four hours of out-of-cell time for every individual, every day. This is a way for us to create safer communities. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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K9s play crucial role in fight against fentanyl in state prisons, jails, & communities

Join us in celebrating our state's community corrections professionals this National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. Across DOC, our staff work hard to assist individuals in their successful reentry into society and to keep our communities safe. We are grateful for your commitment, resilience and continued efforts to improve our state's correctional system. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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Over 20 men in the Twin Rivers Unit at Monroe Correctional Complex had reason to celebrate in January. They were the first group to complete the New Freedom class, a gang intervention graduation. The Twin Rivers Unit is known as a safe harbor, a place for those who have left gang life and affiliation. Classification Counselor James Leffew welcomed the participants with open arms. “One of the things we’ve encouraged with this particular class is, you see guys coming in, tell them they made the ri

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Join us in celebrating all correctional employees this National Correctional Officers Week. The field of corrections is important but challenging work. Each of you plays a vital role in accomplishing our goals, values, and mission. Thank you, correctional workers. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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Washington State: Residents of Juvenile Detention Center Testify Against Detention Management Bill

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Washington State Correctional Industries provides work training opportunities for incarcerated individuals, teaching technical skills in a variety of fields, including manufacturing and warehousing. CI also offers soft skills training to help individuals navigate employer expectations, enhance job readiness, and achieve post-release success. And thanks to local employers like Demgy Pacific who believe in second chances, many talented individuals are making an impact regardless of their history o

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'Everything is upside down': Airway Heights inmate shared unbearable conditions while fighting COVID

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We are proud to be the first Department of Corrections in the nation to own and operate a mobile dental clinic for incarcerated individuals in minimum-security camps. The clinic addresses the long-standing issue of limited access to dental care, which may disrupt participation in critical rehabilitation programs, pulling them away from valuable opportunities for personal development and public service. Watch: | Washington State Department of Corrections

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In corrections, hope can be the bridge between despair and possibility, for both those in our care and those who dedicate their lives to this work. Staff create hope every day by offering opportunities, by believing in change, and by choosing to see potential even when it’s hard. In doing so, they also carry hope for themselves. The hope that their work matters and that lives can change. By fostering hope through opportunity, support, and encouragement, we create safer communities and stronger f

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‘Rapists in our Rooms’ Insider Footage Shows Inmate Distressed Over Transgender Assaults on Women

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Incarcerated individuals at Airway Heights Corrections Center prepare to transition back into society by participating in mock interviews with volunteer professionals. This program gives them the chance to practice interview skills, receive valuable feedback, build their resume, and learn the essentials of professional attire – empoweing them to build confidence in their steps toward successful reentry. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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Washington women’s prison closure won’t mean job losses, DOC says

Washington State Penitentiary: The Dangerous Northwest Prison

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Maximum Security: Behind Bars at the Shelton Intensive Management Unit

136.3K viewsJan 11, 2020

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Congrats to the recent Trades Related Apprenticeship Coaching (TRAC) program graduates from the Washington Corrections Center for Women! These women successfully completed 460 hours of theoretical and practical instruction to prepare them for competitive eligibility within various union trade apprenticeship programs. TRAC allows individuals to network with local unions to create potential landing spots for employment once released. | Washington State Department of Corrections

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Cedar Creek Corrections Center is home to the first-ever staff-led golf program in a Washington state prison and one of few in the nation. Developed by Superintendent Tim Thrasher, the program is built around a simple but profound idea: "The rules of golf are the rules of life." Watch: | Washington State Department of Corrections

19.5K viewsOct 9, 2024

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Washington’s first residential treatment facility for mentally ill defendants opens

WA state prison program aims to strengthen bonds between children, incarcerated parents

After spending time at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, Chantal Trotter was looking to make a change in her life. Being a mother, she wanted to reconnect with her children and thanks to the Community Parenting Alternative (CPA), she was able to accomplish that goal. “Everybody kind of says I got a second chance, that I started my life over but really I got a new life because the old life I was living wasn’t something that was really gainful,” said Trotter. Her 11-year-o

8.4K viewsOct 27, 2019

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In-person visiting to resume soon at Wash. state prisons

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