Wide Angle Youth Media visited the Youth Detention Center (YDC)

Wide Angle Youth Media visited the Youth Detention Center (YDC) to provide young people with hands-on experience in media arts and creative expression.

Programs like this give youth an opportunity to develop marketable skills, strengthen communication and teamwork, build confidence, and discover new interests that can support their education, rehabilitation, and future career goals.

By providing meaningful opportunities to learn and create, we’re helping youth build skills they can carry with them beyond YDC and into their communities.

Thank you to Wide Angle Youth Media for investing in the growth and future of our youth!

DPSCS and AFSCME Maryland hosted the 3rd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration

DPSCS and AFSCME Maryland hosted the 3rd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration, bringing employees together to recognize the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences that strengthen our workforce and our communities.

The celebration provided an opportunity to honor the contributions of immigrant communities and celebrate the many backgrounds represented across DPSCS.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration a meaningful opportunity to come together, share culture, and recognize the diversity within our DPSCS family.

Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) celebrated its annual graduation

Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) celebrated its annual graduation, recognizing GED and occupational program graduates from the previous fiscal year.

With DPSCS' GED pass rate 9 points higher than the national average, these achievements highlight the impact of educational opportunities and the dedication of individuals committed to learning and personal growth.

Congratulations to all of ECI's graduates! We also extend our appreciation to the educators, staff, and guest speaker Alisa Smedley for supporting this important milestone and helping individuals prepare for successful reentry.

The North Branch Correctional Institution (NBCI) VAC team and the NBCI administration, organized a school supply drive for Cresaptown Elementary School

The North Branch Correctional Institution (NBCI) VAC team, with support from NBCI administration, organized a school supply drive for Cresaptown Elementary School. The effort provided 25 bookbags filled with essential supplies for students and teachers, offering meaningful support to the school community.

Thank you to the NBCI VAC and administration for helping make this thoughtful donation possible, and to Principal Heather Peters and Cresaptown Elementary School for their appreciation.

The Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC) celebrated participants who completed training through the Occupational Skills Training Center (OSTC).

Celebrating BCCC OSTC Graduates! Last week, the Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC) celebrated participants who completed training through the Occupational Skills Training Center (OSTC). The program provides hands-on occupational and vocational training designed to help individuals develop practical skills, earn certifications, and prepare for employment and successful reentry into the community.

Congratulations to the graduates on this important accomplishment! Their dedication to learning and professional development marks another step toward new opportunities beyond incarceration.

The Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) distributed 16,251 pounds of food to organizations serving the Washington County community

This year, the Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) distributed 16,251 pounds of food to organizations serving the Washington County community, including The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), Brooks House, Blessing for Blessing, and the Washington County Food Bank.

Through this effort, MCTC is helping provide essential resources to local families and individuals. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative and continues to support communities across Maryland.

The Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) recently hosted a Mother-Child Dance

The Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) recently hosted a Mother-Child Dance, bringing mothers and their children together for an evening of connection, celebration and meaningful memories.

To participate, all mothers were required to be at least one year infraction-free, recognizing their commitment to positive behavior and continued personal growth.

Family reunification and maintaining strong parent-child relationships are important parts of rehabilitation and successful reentry. Opportunities like this allow mothers to strengthen their bonds with their children, create positive memories and maintain relationships that can provide encouragement and support throughout their transition back into the community. Strong family connections can also help address factors associated with recidivism by providing meaningful support systems.

A heartfelt thank you to Delegate Sean A. Stinnett for attending and supporting this meaningful celebration. We also extend our appreciation to the organizations and partners who helped make this special celebration possible: Unburdened Heart, Inc., Bowie State University, Goucher College, PREPARES, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, No Struggle No Success, PIVOT, the Lived Experience Committee (LEC), CMAT, The Walk Ministry Bible Assembly, Women Moving Forward, and the WMF Steering Committee.

We also extend our appreciation to DPSCS staff for their dedication and support in creating this meaningful experience for mothers and children at MCIW.

Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) recently hosted an event to demonstrate DPSCS’ body-worn cameras

Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) recently hosted an event to demonstrate DPSCS’ body-worn cameras and how the technology works in a correctional setting.

Since March, monthly assaults at ECI have decreased by 49%. Additionally, as of August 2026, monthly assaults across the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services were at their lowest level since November 2023.

Body-worn cameras provide an additional tool to promote safety, transparency, and accountability while supporting correctional officers in carrying out their responsibilities. By documenting interactions and incidents, this technology helps strengthen safety practices for staff and incarcerated individuals alike.

Through the continued implementation of body-worn cameras, DPSCS remains committed to enhancing security and promoting safer correctional facilities across Maryland.

The Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) celebrates Aramark IN2WORK graduates

The Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) recently celebrated an Aramark IN2WORK graduation, recognizing participants who completed training focused on managerial skills and food safety, providing valuable knowledge and preparation for careers in the food service industry—both of which will decrease the likelihood of recidivism.

Through IN2WORK, participants gain hands-on workforce skills while also receiving an opportunity to earn a scholarship that can be used by themselves or a family member, helping create educational opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.

Congratulations to all of the graduates on reaching this important milestone and taking another step toward successful reentry and future career opportunities!

Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown (MCIH) donation drive

The "It's A Blessing to be A Blessing" food donation drive at Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown (MCIH) has officially wrapped up, bringing together staff and fellow state agencies to support the local community.

The initiative grew into a collaborative effort; joining MCI-H staff in collecting donations were the Background Investigations Unit-Western Maryland, DJS-Western Maryland Children’s Center, Commitment Office and participants from Maryland Correctional Training Center.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, resources, and generosity to help make this community effort a success.

Together, we’re showing that giving back can have an impact far beyond our facilities.

Maryland Correctional Institution for Women - MCIW prepare for the Mother-Child dance

Women at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) are shown here preparing for the Mother-Child Dance by bedazzling sneakers and selecting clothing and jewelry for the special occasion.

The women attending the dance have remained infraction-free, demonstrating positive behavior and earning the opportunity to participate in this meaningful family event.

Moments like these provide an opportunity to strengthen the bond between mothers and their children, create positive memories, and maintain important family connections. Supporting healthy family relationships is an important part of rehabilitation and successful reentry.

We're looking forward to seeing the finished looks and celebrating the mothers and children who will share this special day together!

Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) ribbon cutting at Goucher College

Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new Legacy Classroom, creating a dedicated space for Goucher College courses and expanding access to higher education for the incarcerated population.

The Legacy Classroom represents more than a new learning space. It represents an investment in opportunity, personal growth and successful reentry. By expanding access to education, RCI is helping individuals develop knowledge and skills that can support a different future beyond incarceration.

The classroom’s name reflects the lasting impact of the work happening within its walls—the knowledge shared, opportunities created and lives positively influenced.

Goucher Prison Education Partnership - GPEP will begin using the Legacy Classroom this month, marking the beginning of a new chapter in education at RCI.