"What happened in March was a wake-up call," said the DOC's apprenticeship coordinator
The state received the highest number of Second Chance Pell awards in the country
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Paper soaked in synthetic cannabinoids presents a serious problem when it comes to attempts to smuggle drugs into correctional facilities
Prisoner re-entry into society is not a political issue, said Gov. Mike Parson
More than 150 people were screened for the program in July and early August
Staff’s negative perceptions of their agency – whether founded or not – must be addressed or these negative perceptions will breed division and discord
"Things like substance abuse is not their enemy, it's mental health," said Col. Chris Thomas
They will be called "residents" or "those within our care," said Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
Exposing inmates to video and audio recordings of nature shows promise in improving prison culture, a new study has found
The program begun in San Quentin State Prison in California teaches self-paced web design applications
A grant of $50,000 to train inmates will train inmates for work
SCDC's director attributed the lower rate to the department's efforts to prepare inmates for reentry
In-prison educational programs have been shown to improve both recidivism rates and prison culture; this guide can help admins get started
A pilot re-entry program shows promise, and now it's getting another chance to help those who need it most
Inmates say they're are grateful for the opportunity to learn new skills, no matter the pay or difficulty of the labor
Stanley Richards has dedicated his life to helping former inmates, like himself, succeed on the outside
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