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On Nov. 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, government leaders and community stakeholders announced plans to develop a new juvenile facility that will help with the state’s major overcrowding struggle. Photo Credit: Washington State Governor’s Office/Medium
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Washington Governor Seeks New Juvenile Facility to Combat Overcrowding

On Nov. 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, state leaders and community stakeholders announced plans to develop a new juvenile facility that will help manage persistent overcrowding in the state’s existing juvenile facilities. 

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The Academy of Excellence in Corrections in Western Missouri was repurposed from a previous correctional center. The Academy trains staff in a simulated correctional facility to mirror real life working environments. Photo Credit: Garry Brix, Missouri Department of Corrections
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New Officer Training Center Opens in Former Correctional Facility

Over the course of eight years, Missouri’s statewide prison population dropped 30%. In 2019, Cameron, Mo., two correctional facilities, Crossroads Correctional Center (CRCC) and Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC), consolidated into one space.

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Public-private partnerships: Building Community Through Tech and Second Chances

The power of a second chance is undeniable. When individuals in the justice system have the right tools, they can transform their lives, supporting their families and communities. We’ve seen firsthand how technology, education, and mentorship lead to life-changing outcomes as a result of our work to bridge the digital divide by connecting incarcerated individuals with their loved ones and providing content to help them prepare for reentry.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tabor Correctional Institution’s solar array was held on Oct. 30. The ceremony celebrated the 43,000-square-foot solar project that is part of North Carolina’s Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract. Photo courtesy of NCDAC
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North Carolina Breaks Ground on New Solar Energy Project 

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) has begun construction on a new 500-kilowatt solar energy project at the state’s newest prison, Tabor Correctional Institution.   

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Middlesex County Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services received the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s Pinnacle Award, the highest honor in correctional healthcare. Photo credit: NaphCare Inc.
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Middlesex County Receives Prestigious Correctional Healthcare Award

In collaboration with Alabama-based correctional healthcare company, NaphCare Inc., the Middlesex County Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services received the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s (NCCHC) Pinnacle Award, the highest honor in correctional healthcare.

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California Model Being Noticed Nationwide

In March 2023, California Gov. Gavin Newsom established the California Model, a plan to transform the state’s criminal justice system by building safer communities through rehabilitation, education, and reentry. An October visit from Connecticut and Washington state correctional officials sets the stage for future collaboration and innovation, as correctional leaders aim to develop safer and more effective correctional environments across the country. 

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