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Prison investigates unattended death after inmate found in his cell

Thursday, September 17, 2020 NH Department of Corrections 0

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections, in coordination with NH State Police, is investigating the unanticipated death of Wayne Walker, 54, a resident at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord. READ MORE

Small fires, flooding part of disturbance at State men’s prison; 1 inmate and 1 employee suffered minor injury

Monday, August 24, 2020 NH Department of Corrections 0

The root cause of the disturbance remains unknown at this time and the situation remains under investigation by the Department. The Close Custody Unit remains in a relative state of lock-down with limited movement by residents, while all remaining units within the NH State Prison for Men continue to operate as normal. READ MORE

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

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