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DOCR Mission Statement:  Our Mission is to enhance public safety, to reduce the risk of future criminal behavior by holding adult and juvenile individuals accountable, and to provide opportunities for change.

DOCR Vision Statement:  A safer North Dakota through effective correctional services.

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Free Through Recovery is a community based behavioral health program designed to increase recovery support services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system who have behavioral health concerns.

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Recent NewsView All News

Inmates Top Last Year's Participation in Sanford's Great American Bike Race

KX Story, By: Renee Cooper

GABR at MRCC

KFYR-TV, Story by: Alan Miller

North Dakota Reforms its Prisons, Norwegian Style

U.S. News & World Report, By: Cinnamon Janzer

KX Gives Back to the North Dakota State Penitentiary's Diverse Staff

KX News, Renee Cooper

Hepatitis C Fight Hinges on Prisons

U.S. News and World Report, By: Noreen Marcus

Working to reduce recidivism

The Jamestown Sun, By: Toni Pirkl

Work Worth Doing with Governor Doug Burgum

Theodore Roosevelt said, “Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” On Work Worth Doing, we tell the stories of people across North Dakota doing exactly that. The first episode features Leann Bertsch, director of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Click here to listen!

NDSU Extension 4-H Programming Piques Youth Interest in STEM

Tri-State Livestock News, Story by: NDSU Extension

 

Juvenile Justice Reform Introduced at the Capitol

KX News, Story by: Renee Cooper

Bluegrass band Special Consensus

The Bismarck Tribune

Inmates get a chance to chuckle thanks to ND comedian

CorrectionsOne.com, By: Kelda Pharris, American News, Aberdeen, SD

Decorating for the holidays at the state penitentiary

KFYR-TV, Story by: Daniela Hurtado

State Penitentiary inmates make toys in time for the holidays

KFYR-TV, Story by: Daniela Hurtado

Face to Face: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Meets with Recovering Addict

CSG Justice Center

‘The timing is right’ - State Hospital site ideal for minimum security prison, DOCR official says

The Jamestown Sun, Story By: Tom LaVenture

Governor’s Budget: Looking at adding to Justice Reinvestment

KFYR-TV, Story by: Andrew Horn

Department of Corrections Director Making Strides for North Dakota Women

KX News, By: Renee Cooper

Interview: Corrections Educator Rebecca Deierling

In Session With the GED Program

Ex-Prisoners Could be the Answer to the Workforce Shortage

KX News, Story by: Renee Cooper

North Dakota prisoners raise money for St. Jude's

Bismarck Tribune, Story by: Jack Dura

Secure WiFi added to ND State Penitentiary

KFYR-TV - Story by: Daniela Hurtado

Renowned Musician performs at James River Correctional Center

KX News, Story by: Aaron Fields

North Dakota Juvenile Services Director Wins National Award

KX News Story by: Renee Cooper

Youth deserve a chance for a better life

The Bismarck Tribune, Story by: Ann Crews Melton

Pride and produce: Harvest time for N.D. State Penitentiary garden

The Bismarck Tribune, Story by: Jack Dura

It's Harvest Time at the State Penitentiary Garden

KX News, Story by: Renee Cooper

North Dakota State Penitentiary Revamps Solitary Confinement

KX News, Story by: Renee Cooper

Early figures show ‘positive momentum’ for N.D. justice reforms

The Bismarck Tribune, Story by: Jack Dura

Reforms expected to help slow prison growth in North Dakota, report says

Grand Forks Herald, Story by: John Hageman

North Dakota's Prison Population is Down From the Past Couple Years

KX News, Story by: Renee Cooper

State Public safety forum pushes for new ideas on minimizing number of inmates

KFYR-TV, Story by: Daniela Hurtado

Hundreds of volunteers show up for United Way Day Of Caring

KFYR TV Story By: Daniela Hurtado

Garden grows: JRCC inmates embrace vegetable, flower garden program

Story By: Tom LaVenture, Inforum

Tender Jusice

Story by: David Kidd, Governing Magazine

North Dakota Prison Officials Think Outside The Box To Revamp Solitary Confinement

Story by: Cheryl Corley, NPR

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