Community Interaction

DOC encourages positive interaction with the community as we strive to promote public safety, community protection, and public understanding. 

Washington State's Re-entry Initiative is a cornerstone of the Department of Corrections’ effort to improve public safety. The Department provides information to citizens and implement programs that break the cycle of criminal behavior.  

These programs include:

  • Offender Crews - Work includes roadside litter cleanup, wildlife habitat restoration, forest-fire suppression, graffiti removal and landscaping.
  • Sex Offender Treatment - Sex offender treatment and community protection.
  • Work Release - Expanding the DOC work release program for public safety.

Correctional Industries Fact Sheet - Thousands of offenders gain work experience and training as they produce high quality, competitively priced products, which translates into enormous benefits for taxpayers, the offenders who work and learn in Correctional Industries, and for its customers.

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