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Empowerment and Healing: The Power of Powwows in Women’s Prisons

Connecting with one’s culture has shown to be a useful tool during stages of rehabilitation. One innovative approach that continues to gain traction over the years is the incorporation of powwows...

September 20, 2023

Correctional Industries Seeking Advisory Committee Members

TUMWATER – Correctional Industries, the Washington Department of Corrections’ division focused on vocational education and job readiness of the incarcerated population, is seeking...

September 15, 2023

News Spotlight: Best Bed Project

The Best Bed Project is dedicated to ensuring every incarcerated individual in our care and custody receives the housing assignment to serve their court-ordered sentence...

Updated September 13, 2023

Embracing Culture Within Prisons

Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) recently organized a series of family-friendly Asian Pacific Islander events, marking a significant milestone as one of the first family-oriented gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated September 6, 2023