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Step Into the Shoes of Returning Citizens at the DPSCS Baltimore City Reentry Simulation!
Event Details:
When: Thursday, July 16, 2025, 11:30AM-4:00PM
Where: Baltimore City War Memorial, 101 N Gay St D, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Who: Open to all community members, advocates, service providers, and anyone interested in learning more about reentry challenges
Cost: Completely free to attend
Join us for this impactful educational opportunity to better understand the reentry experience and how we can work together to support successful community reintegration.
For more information, please contact:
Safiyah I. Baxter at [email protected] or
Kendall Lightner at [email protected]
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Maryland Correctional Institution - Jessup (MCI-J) Closure Recommendation
The MCI-J closure plan is submitted in accordance with Maryland Code, State Government ยง 8-306. This plan outlines the cost savings, detailed plan to execute this closure, and the needed notifications/public hearings required to implement this plan. More Info here.
You may submit written testimony to [email protected] by June 29, 2026.
Click here to download the MCIJ Closure Fact Sheet(PDF)
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If you know someone who has the dedication and character to make a difference, encourage them to apply and help us strengthen our mission-driven workforce.
Enjoy career advancement opportunities, excellent health benefits, a 20-year retirement plan, and long-term job stability. Watch our new recruitment video to see what it means to serve with purpose, and why there's never been a better time to join our team.
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