Video Archive | Washington State Department of Corrections

2026

2/18/2026 | Defying the Odds Part 2: CEO of Your New Life Grads Pitch Their Futures: GIG HARB0R — Thirty women at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, walked down an aisle set up in the prison gym to the familiar notes of Pomp and Circumstance, dressed in bright blue graduation robes...
2/11/2026 | The Black Prisoners' Caucus Summit: Finding Self-Liberation at MCC: Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) — The Black Prisoners’ Caucus (BPC) Summit was a powerful mission of self-improvement, collective uplift, and the pursuit of education within the walls.

1/28/2026 | Interview With a Freedom Tails Dog Handler: Meet Gordon 'Pete' Stacy and his dog Cyrus. Stacy shares how serving as a dog handler has given him a positive outlook on his reentry journey.
1/28/2026 | SCCC Welcomes Timber Tails K9s: Stafford Creek Corrections Center welcomed its first cohort of dogs from Timber Tails K9 Rescue into its Freedom Tails Program. Incarcerated individuals will train the dogs before they are adopted into new homes. Watch the dogs meet their handlers for the first time.

9/10/2025 | Second Chances Can Start at Correctional Industries: On the industrial side of Tacoma, a company with over 50 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing is creating an impact on those looking for a second chance.
9/3/2025 | The MOUD Program: A Path to Recovery: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) is a treatment for individuals battling opioid use disorder.

5/21/2025 | Our People: The Heart of Our Mission: Corrections work takes many forms, from correctional officers and community supervision staff to counselors, healthcare providers, maintenance crews, clerical teams, and so many more.
4/30/2025 | Hope: The Promise of a Second Chance: As Second Chance Month comes to a close, we reflect on the power of hope, the foundation that allows growth, change, and healing to happen.
4/16/2025 | Hope, Opportunity and a Path Forward: Each April, we recognize Second Chance Month as a time to shine a light on the importance of successful reentry for individuals returning to their communities after incarceration.

3/12/2025 | New Freedom Graduation: A Journey of Transformation: The New Freedom program at Monroe Correctional Complex recently celebrated the graduation of participants who have dedicated themselves to breaking free from gang life. This milestone is a story of personal growth, healing, and transformation.

2/13/2025 | A Day in the Life of Community Corrections Staff: Community Corrections Officers (CCOs) and Corrections Specialists (CSs) with the Washington State Department of Corrections play a critical role in maintaining public safety and supporting individuals under community supervision.

1/15/2025 | The Nation's First DOC Owned and Operated Mobile Dental Clinic Unveiled in Washington State: The Washington State Department of Corrections has received the first-ever DOC owned and operated mobile dental clinic for incarcerated individuals in the US.

11/6/2024 | Preparing for a New Start: Mock Interviews at Airway Heights Correctional Center: At Airway Heights Correctional Center, a powerful program is preparing incarcerated individuals for life beyond prison walls through mock interviews.

10/9/2024 | Driving Change: How the Rules of Golf Are the Rules of Life: Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Littlerock, Washington, is home to an inventive new initiative — the first-ever staff led golf program in a Washington state correctional facility and one of few in the nation.

8/21/2024 | Optical Lab at Airway Heights Corrections Center: A Second Chance to Serve the Community: The Optical Lab at Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) is a shining example of rehabilitation and community service within the prison system.

7/24/2024 | Recognizing Community Corrections: In celebration of National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week), we are honored to recognize the dedicated Community Corrections Officers of the Washington State Department of Corrections Community Corrections Division.
7/10/2024 | The Return of Juneteenth Celebrations: After many years hiatus, the Juneteenth celebrations have made a triumphant return to prison facilities across Washington State.

5/15/2024 | Breaking the Cycle: How Washington State's Housing Specialists are Reducing Recidivism: In Washington state, the Department of Corrections is making strides to reduce recidivism through housing assistance programs facilitated by housing specialists.
5/1/2024 | National Nurses Month: Making a Difference: As we celebrate National Nurses Month, it is vital to shine a spotlight on a special group of healthcare professionals: correctional nurses.

4/25/2024 | Reflecting on Second Chance Month: As April draws to a close, so too does Second Chance Month. This time was used as a period of reflection and action for criminal justice organizations and the agencies they partner with.
4/10/2024 | Washington's Way Forward: Reentry Centers Reimagined: The Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, inaugurated in September 2023, marked a significant milestone in Washington state's approach to rehabilitation and community integration.
4/3/2024 | Embracing Second Chances: Second Chance Month serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of redemption and the importance of providing opportunities for individuals who have completed their sentences to reintegrate into society.

3/13/2024 | Servicing the Soul: The Mobility Service Dog Training Program pairs incarcerated individuals with young dogs, creating a unique bond that goes beyond prison walls.