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Massachusetts Department of Correction Enhances Unknown Substances Response Policy to Increase Health and Safety Across DOC Facilities 

10/18/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

This new initiative will strengthen the DOC’s ability to rapidly and effectively address the risks posed by potentially hazardous or illicit materials

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Releases Three-Year Recidivism Report for 2019 Release Cohort, Highlighting Impact of Ongoing Initiatives to Reduce Re-offending  

10/15/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) today published its annual recidivism report, which reveals key findings on the three-year recidivism rates for individuals released in 2019

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The Massachusetts Department of Correction and Boston College Celebrate First Graduates from Prison Education Program  

9/25/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Collaborative program highlights Boston College’s mission of giving back and the DOC’s goal to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Announces Plan to Conclude Housing Operations at Old Colony Correctional Center-Minimum Security Facility  

8/22/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Decision results in savings of $2.6 Million in deferred capital investments

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Milestone Achieved: Massachusetts Department of Correction Successfully Concludes Housing Operations at MCI-Concord  

7/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Facility closure saves nearly $16 million in operating costs and provides new opportunities to invest in staffing and programs by consolidating resources

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Launches Innovative Emerging Adult Program for Incarcerated Women to Support Successful Reentry 

6/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

MCI-Framingham’s New P.E.A.C.E. Unit Provides Specialized Programming to Advance Education, Strengthen Life and Parenting Skills, and Access Transformative Mentoring

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Completes Implementation of Tablet Initiative to Enhance Educational Programming for Incarcerated Population  

6/13/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Correctional Education Innovation Supports Successful Reentry, Expands Access to Academic, Vocational, and Self-Enrichment Courses

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Public Safety Interns Begin their 2024 Summer of Service 

6/04/2024 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security welcomes cohort of more than 50 diverse young professionals

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27th Massachusetts Correctional Employee of the Year Ceremony Honors State and County Officials 

5/15/2024 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Selects VitalCore Health Strategies as New Independent Health Care Partner  

5/10/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

DOC Selects New Independent Health Care Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Patient Health Care Services for Residents Living at 10 State Correctional Facilities

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 

4/24/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

DOC Holds Ceremony to Support Survivors and Announce Expansion of Restorative Justice Initiative

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Recidivism Study Demonstrates Programming Impact on Lasting Rehabilitation 

3/14/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Recidivism rate decreases by more than half for formerly incarcerated individuals who complete substance use treatment programs and attain high school equivalency credentials

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Retirement of Massachusetts Department of Correction Commissioner Carol Mici 

3/04/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

DOC Chief of Staff Shawn Jenkins to serve as Interim Commissioner