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Massachusetts Department of Correction Implements No Cost Calls 

12/01/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Initiative ensures equitable access to sustained communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones

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Vending Machine Transition 

10/13/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

MADOC is in the process of transitioning vending machines to a credit/debit system.

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Effective October 10, 2023 - Privileged Mail Processing Changes  

8/10/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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New Public-Private Partnership Delivers Support to Incarcerated Individuals Navigating the Parole Process and Returning to the Community 

7/21/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Pilot program to assist parole petitioners with parole hearing preparation, development of strong transition plans, and access to community support

Press Release

Department of Correction Ends MCI - Cedar Junction Housing Operations and Dissolves Department Disciplinary Unit 

6/21/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Project Completion Advances Restrictive Housing Elimination and Discipline Reform

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26th Massachusetts Correctional Employee of the Year Ceremony Honors State and County Officials 

5/03/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

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Public Notice: Virtual 287(g) Program Steering Committee Meeting 

3/31/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Enhanced State ID Program for Returning Citizens 

3/24/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Initiative Supports Successful Reentry for Individuals Upon Release from DOC Facilities

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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

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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

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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

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Notice of Awards for Supporting Successful Reentry Funding Opportunity 

9/20/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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Supporting Successful Reentry - Funding Opportunity 

7/05/2022 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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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

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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