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Tags: Lean
October 31, 2019 12:00 AM
By: Jillian Deiley, Lean Training Coordinator

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) piloted a new phone line to allow staff to speak directly with mental health services...


October 31, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Benner Township held a celebration for the six-year anniversary of A Dog's Tale From Jail, the facility's dog program...


Tags: Smithfield
October 30, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Smithfield held its annual graduation ceremony and recognized the accomplishments of 66 graduates...


Tags: Mahanoy
October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

A fundriaser was held to benefit an SCI Mahanoy corrections officer trainee battling a life-threatening condition...


Tags: Somerset
October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

The Frontier Girls Troop 213 from Gallitzin received a special visit from Michelle Houser and Rayne...


Tags: Pine Grove
October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Pine Grove welcomed the next round of puppies to the TAILS program. Zeke, Zak, Freedom and Tony came from New Hope Assistance...


Tags: Retreat
October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Retreat held its second annual Kids Halloween Party at Party Here in Nanticoke...


October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

The Triumph Inmate Organization at SCI Coal Township is offering a Double Elimination Charity Indoor Bowling and Beanbag Toss Tournament...


Tags: Pine Grove
October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

Officials at SCI Pine Grove held a banquet to honor 30 volunteers. This year's Volunteer of the Year was Dr. Mary Renck Jalongo...


October 29, 2019 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

A number of criminal justice experts participated in panel discussions at a Criminal Justice Informational Career Day, held at Penn State...