Rhode Island Department of Corrections

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08/03/2026

Effective August 11, 2026, RIDOC will pilot a security practice for the use of clear bags and clear lunch bags for individuals with a green badge entering secure facilities. Any other type of bag will not be permitted. Green badges are held by people like interns, clinicians, educators, service providers, and volunteers. Green badge personnel will only be allowed to bring in approved items authorized to enter secure facilities. This proactive measure will enhance safety and streamline security checks. This is in line with best practices in many prison systems across the country.

Today is National Intern Day which recognizes the key role that internships play in shaping the future of our workforce....
07/30/2026

Today is National Intern Day which recognizes the key role that internships play in shaping the future of our workforce. The RIDOC Internship Correctional Academy was developed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on experience across the many disciplines in corrections while fostering a greater understanding of correctional operations, rehabilitation, public service, and the important role each of us plays in supporting successful outcomes for the justice-involved population. Over the past nine weeks, our interns have dedicated their time to learning from staff throughout the Department, participating in educational presentations, touring facilities, and gaining practical experience that will help prepare them for future careers. Next week, these students will be recognized for their time investment and celebrated for their hard work in completing the academy.

RIDOC Visitation Schedule for August 2026. Please call the facility directly if you have any questions regarding visitat...
07/30/2026

RIDOC Visitation Schedule for August 2026.
Please call the facility directly if you have any questions regarding visitations or the schedule.
Thank you.
RIDOC Staff.

July 26 is National Parents’ Day. RIDOC’s Books Beyond program helps strengthen the bond between incarcerated parents an...
07/26/2026

July 26 is National Parents’ Day. RIDOC’s Books Beyond program helps strengthen the bond between incarcerated parents and their children through books. Volunteers help inmates choose new, age-appropriate books for their children from a large selection of children's books. Under the guidance of the volunteer, the inmates read and record the books onto audiotape or CD. The volunteer then mails the books and the tapes or CDs home to the children to keep. Books Beyond has received support from the State of Rhode Island, the federal Reading Is Fundamental program and Reach Out and Read Rhode Island. Books Beyond creates a much-needed tie between parent and child. With the help and supervision of volunteers, inmates will be able to provide messages of love, reassurance, and connection to their children. The children will have a constant reminder of their mothers and fathers, that is, books and recordings that may be re-read and replayed over and over. This all-volunteer program provides a regular and essential link between incarcerated parents and their families, providing an opportunity for healthy contact.

https://doc.ri.gov/programs-services/institutional-programming/books-beyond

Rhode Island has over 16,000 probationers and parolees under community supervision, and it is the often-unnoticed job of...
07/22/2026

Rhode Island has over 16,000 probationers and parolees under community supervision, and it is the often-unnoticed job of Probation and Parole, Home Confinement, and Reentry staff that offer a different type of public safety to Rhode Islanders.

The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) established the National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week which is celebrated during the third week of July. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication, compassion, and resilience of our staff who guide, support, and provide tools for probationers and parolees to rebuild their lives. This year's theme is "Connected for Change: Building Bridges in Supervision".

We are grateful for the swift thinking and professionalism of Deputy Russell Embrey and the leadership of Warden Rachel ...
07/21/2026

We are grateful for the swift thinking and professionalism of Deputy Russell Embrey and the leadership of Warden Rachel Bray who demonstrate that RIDOC's greatest asset is our people.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend. Happy Birithday, America!
07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend. Happy Birithday, America!

07/03/2026

Due to the high heat index, visitation is cancelled for the following facilities:

Maximum Security: Friday, 7/3 and Saturday, 7/4
Minimum Security: Friday, 7/3 and Saturday, 7/4
Medium Security: Friday, 7/3
Women's Facility: Friday, 7/3 and Saturday, 7/4

RIDOC Visitation Schedule for July 2026. Please call the facility directly if you have any questions regarding visitatio...
06/29/2026

RIDOC Visitation Schedule for July 2026.
Please call the facility directly if you have any questions regarding visitations or the schedule.
Thank you.
RIDOC Staff.

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Cranston, RI
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