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2025

Quilting Donations
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Rules Governing the Missouri Parole Process
Action Heroes: Six Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor
Reel Hope: A collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation unites Southeast Correctional Center residents and families for a fun-filled morning of fishing activities.
Redesigned and Redefined: The Missouri Department of Corrections and the University of Missouri have teamed up to rethink living spaces in prisons, thus improving the lives of residents and staff.
Uplifting and Connecting: Connections to Success and the Missouri Department of Corrections are partnering to prepare soon-to-be-released Missourians for fulfilling new jobs and new lives after prison
Incubating Hope: New prison nursery program helps incarcerated moms bond with their babies, learn parenting skills and access programming.

2024

24 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2024
Keeping it Real: The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an authentic environment for effectively training staff.
Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty
A Permanent Mark: Alex Bonebrake designed one of the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship programs. Take a peek inside the WRDCC studio where he’s preparing men for post-incarceration careers.
Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors
Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore
Honor & Privilege: With help from ACC staff, Honor Dorm residents are finding success — and the program is garnering accolades.
Governor Parson presents three state teams with the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, recognizing continuous improvement throughout state government operations.

2023

23 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2023
Trevor Foley Named Department of Corrections Acting Director
Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe to Step Down After Decades-Long Career in Public Service
Heroes Among Us: Exceptional Public Servants Recognized with 2023 Director's Award of Valor
Offender Walks Out of St. Louis Hospital