NH Department of Corrections

New warden confirmed at women’s prison

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 NH Department of Corrections 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) is proud to announce that on Wednesday, May 20, the State of New Hampshire Executive Council unanimously confirmed Nicole Plante as warden of the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women (NHCFW). READ MORE

Employee at men’s prison in Concord tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, April 6, 2020 NH Department of Corrections 0

The positive test result was learned late Friday and that employee is now quarantined at their home. READ MORE

‘Choose Love’ curriculum comes to NH prisons

Friday, February 21, 2020 NH Department of Corrections 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) has implemented the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in NHDOC facilities as a way of aiding those incarcerated better understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences and ways to change their thinking in a positive way. READ MORE

Prisoners in transition swing into action to rebuild play set for foster kids

Thursday, April 25, 2019 NH Department of Corrections 0

Two children were heartbroken recently when a storm caused a tree to fall on their play structure, destroying it. A village of help showed up, after their foster mom made a Facebook plea. READ MORE

First time in NH history: DOC Granite State High School teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

Monday, April 8, 2019 NH Department of Corrections 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) is pleased to announce for the first time in its history, a teacher from Granite State High School, located inside the prison walls, is a nominee for the NH Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year 2020. READ MORE

27 begin Correctional Officer Academy training, largest class in 2 years

Thursday, February 21, 2019 NH Department of Corrections 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) proudly announces the commencement of the 110th Corrections Academy training course, welcoming the largest class of recruits in two years.

Project Flagging partnership helps those released from prison obtain gainful employment

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 NH Department of Corrections 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 Corrections 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 Corrections 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 Corrections 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