Press Releases

2025

Jun 12, 2025 • Earning the Save: Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg visits Boonville Correctional Center to share his journey from the depths to the diamond
Jun 11, 2025 • Quilting Donations
Jun 03, 2025 • Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Rules Governing the Missouri Parole Process
May 23, 2025 • Action Heroes: Six Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor
May 05, 2025 • 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.
Apr 17, 2025 • 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.
Apr 04, 2025 • 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
Jan 31, 2025 • Incubating Hope: New prison nursery program helps incarcerated moms bond with their babies, learn parenting skills and access programming.

2024

Dec 16, 2024 • 24 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2024
Nov 12, 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.
Oct 01, 2024 • Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty
Aug 01, 2024 • 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.
Aug 01, 2024 • Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors
Jun 28, 2024 • Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore
Jun 12, 2024 • Honor & Privilege: With help from ACC staff, Honor Dorm residents are finding success — and the program is garnering accolades.
Jun 12, 2024 • Governor Parson presents three state teams with the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, recognizing continuous improvement throughout state government operations.

2023

Dec 26, 2023 • 23 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2023
Nov 30, 2023 • Trevor Foley Named Department of Corrections Acting Director
Nov 01, 2023 • Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe to Step Down After Decades-Long Career in Public Service
Oct 03, 2023 • Heroes Among Us: Exceptional Public Servants Recognized with 2023 Director's Award of Valor