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PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Strange Appoints Christopher Poulos to Bring Perspective of Incarcerated Persons to DOC Practices
TUMWATER – Secretary Cheryl Strange has established a new position to mark the beginning of the department’s commitment to bringing the voice of incarcerated individuals into the department’s practices...
PRESS RELEASE: Washington State Department of Corrections Ends Disciplinary Segregation
TUMWATER – For several years, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) has been reviewing the disciplinary process for incarcerated individuals to identify areas of improvement...
Staff Psychologists are a Lifeline at a Difficult Time
It’s a widely-known fact that correctional officers face risks for serious injury or illness when they report to work each day. Correctional officers across the country are trained for prevention of these scenarios...
Lending a Helping Paw: Service Dogs Common in Washington’s Prisons
September is National Service Dog Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the extraordinary work service animals perform every day...