Happy National Honey Bee Day! Did you know our prisons around Washington state have honey bee programs that provide incarcerated individuals a unique opportunity to learn new skills and contribute positively to society? Thanks to our partners at Sustainability in Prisons Project, we’re able to offer beekeeping programs where incarcerated individuals are trained in animal husbandry and hive management – giving them a sense of purpose and building a small, yet valuable, connection with the world b

Over 300 inmates released from Washington state prisons due to COVID-19

Did you know that not all of Blue Mountain Humane Society's adoptable dogs are at their shelter? Several dogs are currently in the Washington State Department of Corrections' Washington State Penitentiary dog training program learning basic commands. Programs such as these offer incarcerated individuals the opportunity to self-improve through growing and expanding their skills and abilities. Additionally, it helps to avoid idleness within the facility, which leads to safer facility operations. G

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It's National Correctional Officers Week. Thank you to the corrections officers across Washington state for your dedication, professionalism and commitment. We are proud to celebrate you this week, and always! Your work is critical to driving our mission and transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals. #correctionsofficer #CorrectionalOfficersWeek | Washington State Department of Corrections

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