New In-Patient Treatment Center Completed in Illinois

JOLIET, Ill.— The Illinois Department of Corrections has welcomed a spacious new in-patient facility designed to present a normative medical setting with ample biophilic elements to boost healing. 

 

Home Alone with Electronic Security

Remember how clever Kevin McCallister (MacCaulay Culkin) was in Home Alone designing methods, systems, and devices to fortify his castle against the likes of Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern)?

Mobile Welding Training Center Making an Impact in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss.—After five months of helping to train 32 incarcerated women at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County, the MDOC’s Mobile Welding Training Center is now making a difference for inmates at another location.

Inmates at California Prison Fundraise for Make-A-Wish Foundation

DELANO, Calif.—The incarcerated population at North Kern State Prison (NKSP) recently raised over $8,300 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

California Firefighter Training Gives Fresh Chance to Former Inmates

VENTURA, Calif.—Twenty-six men recently graduated from the Ventura Training Center (VTC), an 18-month program where formerly incarcerated fire crew members can continue their enhanced firefighter training.