NH Department of Correction

Project Flagging partnership helps those released from prison obtain gainful employment

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

Since the partnership began in July, Project Flagging has extended job offers to 15 individuals from the Corrections Transitional Work Center and the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord. READ MORE

Prison system delays mail delivery temporarily to revise safety procedures

Friday, August 31, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

In light of issues at other prisons around the country, NH Department of Correction is holding mail while it revises its safety practices. READ MORE

Inmate walks away from Calumet House instead of reporting to work

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

A minimum security inmate has been reported missing from the Calumet House, a halfway house in Manchester. READ MORE

First class at NH women’s prison receive Braille Transcription Program certificates

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

After more than one year of training, the first seven students in the New Hampshire Correctional Industries Braille Transcription program have received their certificates of completion from Future In Sight, the authorized training provider for this program. READ MORE

NHDOC Family Connections Center provides counseling in prison and in the community

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections Family Connections Center (FCC) is announcing a new joint partnership with community and educational providers to assist children, parents and caregivers in the community who have loved ones in prison. READ MORE

Eleven Officer trainees graduate the 107th NH Corrections Academy

Saturday, April 14, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

A graduation ceremony was held on April 13, 2018 at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord, NH. READ MORE

Prison Family Connection Center receives $39K donation, kids’ book collection

Thursday, March 15, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) provided a generous $39,800 donation that will allow the Family Connections Center to hold literacy seminars and family literacy celebrations inside the Department’s correctional facilities during which the parents and their children can get together and explore the exciting world of reading READ MORE

Department of Corrections staff recognized for extraordinary service

Thursday, March 8, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

New Hampshire Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks recognized staff at the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women, and the Shea Farm Transitional Housing Unit, with special citation bars honoring them for professionalism and devotion to duty. READ MORE

NH Correctional Industries celebrates success of Apprenticeship Program

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

For the first time, four individuals at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin were awarded U.S. Department of Labor Journeymen apprenticeships for furniture and upholstery. They completed and graduated from a 6,000 hour program to become eligible. READ MORE

Inmate serving time for armed robbery walks away from work release assignment

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 NH Department of Correction 0

Tyler Best entered the New Hampshire State Prison for Men on January 3, 2017 and was eligible for parole on December 25, 2017. READ MORE