NH Department of Corrections

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

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

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 NH Department of Corrections 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 Corrections 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 Corrections 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