🐾Bandit in action! Our new Comfort Dog is bringing smiles wherever he goes. From play time to quiet visits, Bandit is helping our staff find joy and calm while he settles in and continues training.  We’re proud to see him begin his journey supporting wellness across the DOC. 💙

This new partnership will give incarcerated women the opportunity to earn college credits toward a Bachelor’s in Applied Liberal Arts through Boston College, helping to build the educational foundation for successful reentry. 🎓 We thank Boston College!

This expansion builds on the success of the program at MCI–Shirley, where more than 100 students have enrolled and 8 have earned bachelor’s degrees.

📚 DOC and @BostonCollege are proud to announce the expansion of the Boston College Prison Education Program to MCI–Framingham. https://t.co/kxTzbB3lpm

🌟Commendation Spotlight🌟 Commissioner Jenkins recently recognized Officer Alexis Wuilleumier for her quick thinking and heroic actions while off duty, assisting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. We commend her response to this incident, her dedication and her professionalism!

🕊️ Last week we came together to honor the 5th anniversary of the DOC's Always Remembered Memorial. This memorial, born from loss, has become a sanctuary of healing and remembrance, a place where the stories and legacies of our colleagues live on.💙

As we recognize #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Bandit’s arrival is a reminder of the many ways the DOC is committed to supporting the well-being of our staff.💙Thanks to Paws New England for donating Bandit, and to his handler, Correction Officer and Peer Counselor Marley Dixon.

🐾 Welcome, Bandit! 📷The Massachusetts Department of Correction is proud to welcome Bandit, a 4-month-old rescue pup and the newest member of our Comfort Dog Program, part of the DOC’s Employee Assistance Unit (EAU). https://t.co/CH2qE99VCS

🎀October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Show your support by joining the Pink Patch Project! At the Milford HQ MassCor Showroom, pink patches are available for purchase. For more details, call 1-800-222-2211. Together, we can raise awareness and stand with those impacted. 💗

🎓We’re proud to announce the first two graduates of the @Perseverenow coding program at the DOC! 💻This innovative program provides incarcerated individuals with industry certifications and in-demand job skills, preparing them for successful reentry and future careers.

💜In recognition of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we'll be collecting items for a Toiletry Drive to support survivors in need. New and unopened items like shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste and other hygiene products are appreciated. Thanks for helping us support survivors

🌟Join us in congratulating our 5 new Captains on their recent promotions!👏They will be working at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Correctional Unit, the Massachusetts Treatment Center and MCI-Shirley. We're proud of their success and look forward to their positive contributions!

📚 We’d like to thank @million_book and founder Dwayne Betts for partnering with us to expand access to literature inside our facilities. The Freedom Reads Project came to MCI-Shirley Medium to install bookshelves in 13 housing units, plus one for staff in our roll call area.

👟The DOC’s Employee Assistance Unit hosted its 2nd annual Choose Change walk. The event encourages staff to break the stigma around getting help, take time for wellness and meet with local providers. The walk is just one way EAU supports staff in living healthier lives.

🌍We were honored to host a delegation from Morocco during their Study Visit to Mass. The group toured our MCI-Norfolk facility and learned more about the programs we offer to provide our incarcerated population with the skills needed for successful reentry.

👏This accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without our staff, who work hard every day to keep our facilities operating at the highest level. A special shoutout to AnnMarie Aucoin for leading the way and coordinating the re-accreditation process.

🎉Big news! We’re proud to announce that MCI–Framingham, North Central Correctional Institution, Old Colony Correctional Center, and our Central Office have all received re-accreditation from the American Correctional Association this year!

Old Colony Correctional Center and MCI-Framingham joined together with the @afspnational to hold Walks to Fight Suicide. Incarcerated individuals and staff walked side by side to honor those lost, support those struggling and raise awareness around suicide prevention. 💜💚

🐾Our Director of Volunteer Services, James “Chip” Harrington, recently joined the Working Like Dogs podcast to talk about the DOC’s longstanding partnership with the @NEADSdogs program. 🎙️Listen here:

⏰LAST CHANCE! Tomorrow is the final day to register for the 2025 Correction Officer I Exam. Don’t wait — take the first step toward a career that matters. 🗓️Deadline to apply is September 23. 📝Exam takes place November 15. 🔗Sign up now: https://t.co/PReaikJIl2