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Michigan Recidivism Rate Reaches Lowest Ever Recorded

February 22, 2018January 8, 2019 Correctional News 3561 Views Heidi Washington, Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan DOC, recidivism, Rick Snyder

The Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) is making impressive strides in the world of corrections and recidivism.

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DHS Finalizes Prison Rape Regulation Standards

March 18, 2014 3753 Views Alexander Building Construction Co., Correctional dining, Dan Heyns, Eastern U.S., Kevin Weissenborn, Michael Flesch, Michigan DOC, Rehabilitation Center, Texas Charter School Association, Tom Tylutki, Yale University

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has finalized comprehensive Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards to detect, prevent, reduce and respond to sexual abuse and assault in DHS immigration facilities. The move to finalize standards also meets a May 2012 Presidential Directive, and builds on current DHS sexual assault safeguards, detention policies and practices.