Missouri Department of Corrections Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 31, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Dogged Determination: DOC dog teams throughout the Show-Me State are on call to assist local law enforcement agencies and their ...

DOC dog teams throughout the Show-Me State are on call to assist local law enforcement agencies and their communities. Miles relishes praise after a successful tracking run. Story by Marcus Wilkins. Photos by Garry Brix. Miles is a consummate gentleman …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 20:58 GMT

Change From Within: The Missouri Department of Corrections welcomed a pair of international motivational speakers to Algoa ...

The Missouri Department of Corrections welcomed a pair of international motivational speakers to Algoa Correctional Center for the Prison Leadership Conference, an annual event in advance of the Global Leadership Summit and Global Leadership Academy Story …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 20:58 GMT

Freedom of the Mind: nonprofit Freedom Reads inspires hope by bringing books to prisons nationwide.

Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts discovered a new path through reading while incarcerated. Now his nonprofit Freedom Reads inspires hope by bringing books to prisons nationwide. Reginal Dwayne Betts, founder of Freedom Reads addresses an residents of Women's …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 20:58 GMT

Transition Ignition: The Transition Center of Kansas City equips formerly incarcerated men with tools for successful reentry — ...

The Transition Center of Kansas City equips formerly incarcerated men with tools for successful reentry — directly changing lives for safer communities. Greg Winship, instructor of the Transition Center of Kansas City (TCKC) conflict resolution class, …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

Mending Lives: In the Restorative Justice program, residents hand-make textile products for children on the autism spectrum and ...

In the Restorative Justice program, residents hand-make textile products for children on the autism spectrum and the elderly while healing themselves within Story by Marcus Wilkins Timmy Jackson smooths the ragged seams of fabric spread on the table in …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

Cradling Change: In Missouri’s first prison nursery, incarcerated moms find healing, hope — and the power of motherhood

In Missouri’s first prison nursery, incarcerated moms find healing, hope — and the power of motherhood Kathy Briggs holds newborn twins Lyric and Melody in the Prison Nursery Program housing wing at Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 02:36 GMT

Earning the Save: Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg visits Boonville Correctional Center to share his journey from the depths ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg visits Boonville Correctional Center to share his journey from the depths to the diamond Story and Photos by Marcus Wilkins Lucas Erceg spun the baseball in his sweaty palm, rotating the seams for a precise grip. …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

Quilting Donations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2025 Contact: Karen Pojmann, Communications Director Missouri Department of Corrections Karen.Pojmann@doc.mo.gov 573-522-1118 Thank you to everyone inspired by the Jenifer McShane-directed Netflix documentary The Quilters to …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Rules Governing the Missouri Parole Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2025 Contact: Karen Pojmann, Communications Director Missouri Department of Corrections Karen.Pojmann@doc.mo.gov 573-522-1118 Notice of Public Hearing Executive Order 25-07 requires the Missouri Parole Board and the Missouri …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Action Heroes: Six Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor

Six Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor When Ashley and Matt Downs pulled onto Highway 50 near Eastland Drive in Jefferson City, thick smoke still hung in the July air from an event they had obviously just missed. The …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:28 GMT

Incubating Hope: New prison nursery program helps incarcerated moms bond with their babies, learn parenting skills and access ...

New prison nursery program helps incarcerated moms bond with their babies, learn parenting skills and access programming. Peer caregivers at Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center in Vandalia support incarcerated moms and their …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Uplifting and Connecting: Connections to Success and the Missouri Department of Corrections are partnering to prepare soon-to-be-...

Connections to Success and the Missouri Department of Corrections are partnering to prepare soon-to-be-released Missourians for fulfilling new jobs and new lives after prison Story by Marcus Wilkins As Tyrone Harris expertly maneuvers his forklift across …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Redesigned and Redefined: The Missouri Department of Corrections and the University of Missouri have teamed up to rethink living ...

The Missouri Department of Corrections and the University of Missouri have teamed up to rethink living spaces in prisons, thus improving the lives of residents and staff. Story by Marcus Wilkins A washing machine sloshes rhythmically while a resident pulls …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Reel Hope: A collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation unites Southeast Correctional Center residents and ...

A collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation unites Southeast Correctional Center residents and families for a fun-filled morning of fishing activities. Story by Marcus Wilkins Zya Williams squinted through the murky water at a bullhead …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

24 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2024

2024 was a year of firsts for the Missouri Department of Corrections. Our agency opened the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship and first hands-on corrections training academy. We hosted Missouri’s first prison TEDx event and first combined …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

Keeping it Real: The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an ...

The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an authentic environment for effectively training staff. Story by Marcus Wilkins, photos by Garry Brix Training Tech Ryan Brownlow teaches a class in the …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

A Permanent Mark: Alex Bonebrake designed one of the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship programs. Take a peek ...

Story by Marcus Wilkins, photos and videos by Maya Bell Residents in the tattoo apprenticeship program practice their skills at Western Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center. As Alex Bonebrake recounts the event that forever changed the course of …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 00:33 GMT

Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors

Department implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors It’s no secret that the methods for sneaking dangerous contraband into corrections facilities are creative and everchanging. Children’s toys, religious books, legal documents, trash, food and …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 00:33 GMT

Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond ...

Story by Marcus Wilkins, photos by Garry Brix Missouri Department of Corrections Acting Director Trevor Foley presents the Director's Award of Valor to eight members of the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center team, who saved …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore

June 28, 2024 The Cole County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation into the death of Othel Moore at Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Moore died Dec. 8, 2023, while in a restraint system designed to prevent …

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