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The Nation’s First DOC Owned and Operated Mobile Dental Clinic Unveiled: https://t.co/JO9N8osBko via @YouTube

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Oldest state employee, from Monroe, calls it a day at age 91. Thanks to the Snohomish Tribune for this wonderful feature on recently retired DOC fiscal analyst Gloria Hopkins!
https://t.co/4S32YcmZlk

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"The Legend Has Retired." Staff at Monroe Correctional Complex celebrated the retirement of Gloria Hopkins. At 91, Gloria was not only the oldest DOC employee but also the oldest in Washington state government! She joined DOC at 63, dedicating nearly 30 years to corrections.

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A Holiday First for Mission Creek Corrections Center: the facility hosted its first-ever Christmas tree lighting event featuring a 20-foot tree donated by a DOC staff member, decorated by students from the Trades Related Apprenticeship Coaching program.
https://t.co/1KUZdgATBh

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Prison Pet Partnership provides training for incarcerated women — and service dogs for those who need them. Read: https://t.co/CDwqoNJXec

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It was a holiday craft day for several Coyote Ridge Corrections Center incarcerated individuals! A group from the Minimum Security Unit did crafts with staff while holiday music played and the TV was set to display a Christmas tree and fireplace to add to the ambiance!

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Incarcerated women help @GovInslee deck the halls of the Governor's Mansion! 🎄 A group from the Horticulture Program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women decorate the official residence, a tradition these women look forward to every year.

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New Driving Simulator at Mission Creek Provides Opportunity to Build Driving Skills. Read the full story: https://t.co/9LqV9ikMJ2

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The Sustainability Program at Airway Heights Corrections Center grew 600+ pumpkins weighing nearly 8,000 pounds! The pumpkins were donated to @shrinershosp in Spokane. DOC staff from Airway Heights delivered the pumpkins and helped set them up in front of the hospital entrance.

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We're working with @GovInslee and @waDCYF to host a DCYF facility at Stafford Creek Corrections Center, which will offer programming and support to young people in their care and custody. Read the announcement from Gov. Inslee:
https://t.co/7j0eCMQwrc

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The @prisonfellowshp Academy is changing lives in the #PNW.
At the Washington State Penitentiary, Superintendent Rob Jackson sees firsthand the impact the Academy has on everybody at the facility. @WACorrections

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Securus is performing a system update. From Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. PST to Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. PST, Securus Video Connect will be unavailable. Any existing scheduled video calls will be canceled and automatically refunded, and no new video calls can be scheduled during the downtime.

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Learning patience, focus, and integrity isn't just a golf lesson; it's a life lesson. Thanks to @fox13seattle for coming to Cedar Creek Corrections Center to share the stories of our golf program and its participants.
https://t.co/lnFWPCTLrY

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Preparing for a New Start: Mock Interviews at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Incarcerated individuals prepare to transition back into society by participating in mock interviews with volunteer professionals. Watch:
https://t.co/MBYZKv7vvy

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The paint shop at the WA State Penitentiary boasts several prolific artists. Pictured here is artwork from incarcerated individual Daniel. The art shop gives individuals an outlet to creatively express themselves. Some even donate their work to shows to support local charities!

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Cultural diversity was on full display at the Asian Pacific Islander celebration at Stafford Creek Corrections Center. Incarcerated individuals and their families gathered to celebrate their rich heritage through storytelling, music, dance and food. https://t.co/laARR1Leef

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Day with Dad at Airway Heights Corrections Center! From playing sports and games to doing puzzles and face painting, nearly 100 dads and kids enjoyed a special day together. Events like this are an important part of rehabilitation and reunification.

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Pow wows in prison play a vital role in strengthening community bonds and ensuring the transmission of traditions. Women incarcerated at Mission Creek Corrections Center recently participated in a pow wow with their families and loved ones to help heal, educate, and rehabilitate.

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10/15 Update: All services are restored at Olympic Corrections Center and Stafford Creek Corrections Center.

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There is an outage with the internet service provider at Stafford Creek and Olympic Corrections Center. Phones, internet and Securus are impacted for staff and incarcerated individuals. We are working with the provider to resolve the outage. Check back for more information.