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COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced it is hosting a job fair at SCI Phoenix with the goal of filling a variety of positions at the …
Department of Corrections to Host a Job Fair at SCI Phoenix in Montgomery County Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Corrections Acting Secretary George Little recently signed a Notice of Execution setting March 7, 2023, for the execution of John Charles Eichinger, who was sentenced to …
John Charles Eichinger to Be Executed March 7, 2023 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is launching an innovative virtual reality parenting program in collaboration with Wrap Technologies and Amachi Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania DOC Launches Innovative Virtual Reality Parenting Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little announced the recent release of the 2022 Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Recidivism Report, published by the DOC’s Bureau of …
2022 Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Recidivism Report Released Read More
BENNER TWP, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretaries John Norbeck and Michael Walsh recently visited the State Correctional Institution at Rockview in Centre County …
Forestry Camp Program Prepares Reentrants For Tree Maintenance Careers Read More
CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little was joined Thursday by partners from the Norwegian Correctional Service (Kriminalomsorgen), the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården), …
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Unveils ‘Little Scandinavia’ at SCI Chester Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf recently hosted Women In Reentry: An Overview, the first in a series of virtual conversations between formerly incarcerated women, corrections professionals, reentry experts …
First Lady Wolf, Corrections Acting Sec. George Little, and Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Highlight Unique Needs of Women in Reentry Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19.
PA Department of Corrections Announces Proactive Mitigation Efforts to Protect Against COVID-19 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Following the successful reintroduction of in-person inmate visitation at five Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in May and early June, the DOC Secretary John Wetzel announced …
In-Person Visitation to Resume at Chester, Dallas, Houtzdale State Correctional Institutions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) recently updated its website to include a new tool that allows users to more effectively track packages sent to loved ones …
Department of Corrections Launches Online Tool to Track Packages Sent to Incarcerated Individuals Read More