News Archive
2024
February
02/21/2024 | Financial Freedom: The Empowerment of Education
John McKenny, financial education workshop instructor from the Office of the State Treasurer, addressing the class (Photo courtesy of DOC Communications).
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The Office of the State Treasurer joined forces with the Department of Corrections (DOC…
Members of the Black Prisoners' Caucus stand with the Sankofa Bird Statue at WCC. (Photo courtesy of Brendan Baptiste, DOC Communications)
February marks Black History Month, an annual celebration recognizing the significant contributions of African Americans to…
02/07/2024 | Clallam Bay Swiftly Responds to Medical Emergency
Corrections Officer Matthew Cartmill, Lara Bryant, RN, and Dr. Kasey Gregory, FMD were part of the team who provided care to an incarcerated individual who was experiencing a serious medical issue. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Pearson, Public Information Officer at…
January
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Prisons, James Key, addresses WCC staff and commends them on their hard work (Photo courtesy of DOC Communications Office)
In a celebration at Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington, the dedicated…
Incarcerated individual Tammy works on the garden at WCCW this fall. (Photo Courtesy of DOC Communications)
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In the heart of the Medium Security Unit yards at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW), among the soil and seeds,…
01/17/2024 | Constructing Success After Prison
An Incarcerated Individuals in the Trades Related Apprenticeship Coaching (TRAC) at Mission Creek Correction Center for Women (MCCCW), works with rebar. (Photo Courtesy of MCCCW)
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Finding a job is one of the most challenging obstacles for…
01/17/2024 | DOC Assistant Secretary & Former State Senator Jeannie Darneille Retires After Distinguished Career
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Melissa Andrewjeski
TUMWATER - Department of Corrections (DOC) Assistant Secretary and former State Senator Jeannie Darneille has announced her retirement from state service. Darneille served as Assistant…
01/03/2024 | The Impact of Unkitawa: Supporting Indigenous Incarcerated Individuals in Washington State
Jeremy Garretson, Northern Arapaho, leads the group in dance at MCCCW. (Photo courtesy of Brendan Baptiste, Communications Office)
The collaboration between the non-profit organization Unkitawa and the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) represents…
2023
December
Jennifer Ramsey and Lani Kraabell offload wreaths from a truck. (Photo courtesy of Brendan Baptiste, Communications Office)
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In a heartwarming display of transformation, a group of incarcerated women from the horticulture program offered by…
November
11/29/2023 | Graduated Reentry Success: David’s Story
Former Graduated Reentry Participant David Moore (Photo courtesy of David Moore)
I entered the justice system at the youthful age of 20, facing 60 years in prison for violent felonies. I would later plead to an 18-year sentence, almost the same amount of time I…
11/15/2023 | Graduated Reentry: A Path Forward
The Graduated Reentry Program (GRE) is a program within the Department of Corrections that aims to allow for more normalization for incarcerated individuals in their release process. The program began in 2018 as part of a legislative initiative and was expanded upon in 2021. The initiative…
11/08/2023 | Cell to Cell: Creating Connection in a New Age
Stafford Creek's Cell to Cell group asking questions and conversing with those on the Microsoft Teams call. (Photo courtesy of Lukas D'Ambrosio, Communications Office)
The Washington State Department of Corrections' partnership with Amend is a crucial part of…