Michigan has 26 prisons throughout the state, holding roughly 33,000 inmates ranging from non-violent offenders to murderers. Now, the union representing Michigan corrections officers believes there are issues that are putting lives at risk. The Michigan Corrections Organization sent a letter to Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington, pointing to dangerous conditions alongside the most violent behind bars, alleging a lack of adequate segregation space for violent inm

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We’re proud to launch iCoach, a new supervisory model that provides more support and advocacy earlier in the reentry process for those within the criminal justice system. Both staff and supervised individuals benefit from this new model by receiving resources and time that were previously unavailable to them. “They have served their time, and now they need help navigating the complexities of post-incarceration,” said DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange. “iCoach is all about helping individuals be succe

52 reactions · 14 comments | We've developed a roadmap to dramatically reduce the use of solitary confinement across the state. Our goal at the end of the day is to set a national standard of four hours of out-of-cell time for every individual, every day. This is a way for us to create safer communities. | Washington State Department of Corrections | Facebook

6.5K views · 66 reactions | It's National Correctional Officers Week. Thank you to the corrections officers across Washington state for your dedication, professionalism and commitment. We are proud to celebrate you this week, and always! Your work is critical to driving our mission and transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals. #correctionsofficer #CorrectionalOfficersWeek | Washington State Department of Corrections | Facebook