News and Announcements

Showing results
Press Release

State Officials Tour School of Reentry  

3/22/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Healey-Driscoll Administration’s FY24 Budget Invests $10 Million in Educational Opportunities and Reentry Services for Returning Citizens

Press Release

DOC Reaches Agreement with DOJ Regarding Mental Health Care for Prisoners in Mental Health Crisis 

12/20/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

DOC Hires Independent Qualified Expert to Review Crisis Care and Ensure Compliance with the Agreement

Press Release

Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program Launches at Department of Correction 

11/28/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Over the next several months, DOC will evaluate the initial roll-out of the two-phased pilot program

News

Notice of Awards for Supporting Successful Reentry Funding Opportunity 

9/20/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

News

Supporting Successful Reentry - Funding Opportunity 

7/05/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Press Release

AG’s Office Issues Warning About Scams Targeting Friends and Family of Incarcerated People 

5/02/2022 Office of the Attorney General

Partnering With Massachusetts Department of Correction, Prisoners’ Legal Services, and Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association in Providing Tips on How to Protect Against Fraud

Press Release

DOC Announces Plan to Suspend Housing Operations at MCI-Cedar Junction 

4/07/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Two-year reorganization strategy to enhance operational efficiency and cost-savings solutions amid historic low prison population

News

Updates for 2022 Correctional Program Officer A/B Exam 

2/20/2022 Civil Service

Eligible List Establishment Date: July 1, 2022

News

Public Notice 

8/23/2021 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Public Notice of Contraband Interdiction System Activation

Press Release

DOC Announces Initial Steps Toward Elimination of Restrictive Housing 

6/29/2021 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Multi-year process will follow independent report to inform structural changes

Press Release

DOC TO RESUME IN-PERSON VISITS NEXT WEEK WITH CONTINUED HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS 

5/28/2021 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Visitation will again be in place across all department facilities beginning on June 1, 2021.

Press Release

Personal Visits Resume at Minimum and Pre-Release Facilities in Line with Public Health Guidance 

5/04/2021 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Personal Visits Resumed at Four Facilities; Attorney Visits Remain Ongoing

News

Application Deadlines Fast Approaching for CO and CPO Civil Service Exams 

1/21/2021 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Taking the Civil Service exam is the first step to a rewarding career as a correctional professional in the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

News

DOC IMPLEMENTS MODIFIED OPERATIONS AT FACILITIES STATEWIDE 

11/14/2020 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Is Ongoing for All Inmates and Staff

News

DOC Implements Health Protocols to Resume Safe In-Person Visits Next Week 

9/24/2020 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Visitation will again be in place across all department facilities beginning on September 28