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This week and every week, we celebrate the work of all MDOC community corrections professionals, whose efforts help make for a safer Maine. #PPPSWeek #strongertogether

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MDOC ran in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 8 to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Maine. We received the torch from Gardiner Police Department before passing it on to Hallowell Police Department. Congratulations to all involved!

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Congratulations to the 75th Graduating Class of the Basic Corrections Training Program and newly certified Correctional Officers. The largest graduating class in BCTP history!

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Maine recently hosted wardens from across the country as part of Prison Fellowship, highlighting the transformational Maine Model of Corrections.
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Commissioner Randall Liberty: "I recognized that we were spending about $140,000 a year to have waste hauled away," says Liberty. "And when I analyzed that, a lot of that waste was organic waste and organic matter that is, in fact, not waste, right?"

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Gaining skills for meaningful careers after incarceration, this is hope, this is a new chapter.
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We are honored to work with Freedom Reads to welcome the Freedom Libraries program into Maine Correctional Center, the Women’s Center, and Southern Maine Women’s Re-Entry Center. https://t.co/MA75SyLMXb

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We wish MDOC Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ryan Thornell well as he joins @GovernorHobbs as Director of the @AZCorrections. His vision, compassion, & leadership has helped modernize Maine corrections by balancing rehabilitation with public safety and respect for the rights of victims.

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Using drugs to treat addicts inside prison might just be the best way to stem the crisis of overdose deaths https://t.co/IejUNBQq4M

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In ME, Adult & Juvenile Community Corrections Officers help drive positive change in the lives of their clients while keeping our communities safe. This week recognizes the important work of Pretrial, Probation & Parole Supervision officers. #PPPSWeek #RestoringTrustCreatingHope

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Dr. Rahul Gupta & his @ONDCP team & Tom Coderre of @samhsagov visited ME State Prison Tuesday. It was a great sharing MDOC’s #substanceusedisorder treatment services to ensure residents & community clients see few barriers as they meaningfully engage w/rehabilitative services.

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Congratulations to Deborah Meehan! Deb is a longtime friend and founding engineer of DOC's robust education program. https://t.co/Z22V9xYsZc

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Thank you @brigaid and @ImpactJustice for your time this week. It was our pleasure touring you around Maine State Prison, Mountain View Correctional Facility, and MDOC. Healthy food = healthy people. Looking forward to the collaboration!

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"They are genuine public servants. Though often unseen, their work helps improve lives, create stronger communities, and ensure healthier families." https://t.co/Cs9X0Oxyxg

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In support for #NCVRW2022, @GovJanetMills - “State of Maine is hereby dedicated to helping crime survivors find their justice by enforcing victims’ rights, expanding access to services, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all.” https://t.co/M5jVThpExt

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"Any time that I can expose the people that are under my care to higher education to broader thinking to expand their horizons … is very beneficial,” Commissioner Randall Liberty. @MsMagazine https://t.co/Zhw8npNGLk