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• Facility staff members and law enforcement officers resolve incident at Crossroads Correctional Center
  The United States Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution for Russell Bucklew, pending further review of his appeal
  Justice reinvestment legislation targets violent crime, insufficient behavioral health treatment and high recidivism in Missouri
  Offender Walks Away from Work Site Near Patton
  Department of Corrections Connects Missouri Employers with Skilled Labor
  Prison Program Transforms Inmate into Entrepreneur
  Walkaway Offender Apprehended in Licking
  Offender Walks Away from Work Site in Licking
  New Program Restores Hope and Pride for Incarcerated Veterans
  Department of Corrections seeking public comment on regulations
  Justice Reinvestment Task Force Kicks Off Review of State Criminal Justice System
  Ruzicka resigns from Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
  Missouri Department of Corrections appoints Boyles as director of Adult Institutions
  Department of Corrections Director Anne L. Precythe announces Department’s new mission, condemns failed leadership of the past
  Missouri Department of Corrections appoints Sturm into new leadership role
  Inclement weather may affect visiting hours at correctional centers
  Visiting Hours By Institution
  
  Ozark Correctional Center receives recycling award from Missouri Recycling Association
  JCCC pitches in for food drive effort
  

Press Releases

• 2017 Press Releases
• New Program Restores Hope and Pride for Incarcerated Veterans
  Department of Corrections seeking public comment on regulations
  Justice Reinvestment Task Force Kicks Off Review of State Criminal Justice System
  Ruzicka resigns from Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
  Missouri Department of Corrections appoints Boyles as director of Adult Institutions
  Department of Corrections Director Anne L. Precythe announces Department’s new mission, condemns failed leadership of the past
  Missouri Department of Corrections appoints Sturm into new leadership role
  Inclement weather may affect visiting hours at correctional centers
  Visiting Hours By Institution
  
• 2016 Press Releases
• Missouri Department of Corrections donates tons of fresh produce to Missourians in need
  Missouri Department of Corrections donates 91 tons of fresh produce to Missourians in need
  Puppies for Parole Program earns semifinalist honors in national award competition
  
• 2014 Press Releases
• DOC donates nearly 180 tons of fresh produce to Missourians in need
  DOC appoints Kempker the Chief State Supervisor for Probation and Parole
  
• 2013 Press Releases
• Restorative Justice Garden Program donates record amount of produce
  Missouri Department of Corrections adopts new one-drug execution protocol
  Missouri Department of Corrections to return German-made propofol to Louisiana supplier
  Honoring the 'unsung heroes' of the criminal justice system
  DOC honors Joplin Probation & Parole officer with Award of Valor
  Department donates to tornado-torn Moore
  Crafts with Conviction celebrates 10-year partnership with KidSmart
  Crime victims deserve recognition, remembrance
  Puppies For Parole: 1500th Dog Milestone
  DOC announces partnership with Bridle Ridge at Potosi graduation
  
• 2012 Press Releases
• DOC announces new warden appointment to WMCC
  Tipton Correctional Center implements dog program
  Boonville Correctional Center raises money for local pantry
  Sixteen dogs graduate from Algoa Correctional Center's Puppies for Parole Program
  Maryville Treatment Center joins Puppies for Parole program
  Offenders learn computer skills while saving Missouri school districts money
  
• 2011 Press Releases
• Farmington Correctional Center marks 25th anniversary
  JCCC and ACC participate in "Operation Toy"
  Maryville Treatment Center Warden Joe Ledbetter set to retire
  Director Lombardi presented with Mel Carnahan Service Award
  Community Partnership Award presented to LOVE INC
  DOC Receives Elaine Aber Humanitarian Award for Reentry Efforts
  DOC Institutions Donate Stockings to Food Pantries for Fundraising Projects
  Missouri Department of Corrections institutions donate more than 50 tons of produce to local food pantries as part of Restorative Justice Garden Program
  Dave Dormire named director of Division of Adult Institutions
  SECC Staff Death Advisory
  Southeast Correctional Center joins Wheels for the World effort
  WRDCC celebrates one year anniversary of Puppies for Parole
  Puppies for Parole celebrates 250th dog adoption milestone
  Capowski chosen as Department March Employee of the Month
  Chatman chosen as Department February Employee of the Month
  Offenders Raise Adoption Fees to Donate Deaf Dog to Missouri School for the Deaf
  Dixson chosen as Department January Employee of the Month
  
• 2010 Press Releases
• DOC Institutions donate 58,494 pounds of produce in 2010
  Special needs children respond to offender gifts of special quilts
  Kemna Appointed Warden of Chillicothe Correctional Center
  Townes Chosen as Department August Employee of the Month
  Missouri Prison Selected as "Facility of the Year" by National Health Care Organization
  Innovative Funding Project Supports Missouri Reentry Initiatives
  Johnson Chosen as Department July Employee of the Month
  Collier Chosen as Department June Employee of the Month
  Missouri Board of Probation and Parole Announces Management Appointment
  Krachey Selected May Department Employee of the Month
  Mueller Chosen as Department March Employee of the Month
  Harper Chosen as Department February Employee of the Month
  Strong Chosen as Department January Employee of the Month
  
• 2009 Press Releases
• Bates Named Division Employee of the Quarter
  Williams Chosen as Department December Employee of the Month
  Offender Fees Support Missouri Reentry Initiatives
  Missouri Department of Corrections Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
  Bristow Chosen as Department November Employee of the Month
  Media Advisory: Department Adopts New Media Access Policy
  Missouri Board of Probation and Parole Announces Management Appointment