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VERMONT MUST FIND NEW FACILITY FOR ITS OUT-OF-STATE PRISONERS

Link to recent VTDigger.ORG article on Vermont Prisoners held in Michigan

Vermont Department of Corrections - Emergency Notification System

The Vermont Department of Corrections has launched a new Emergency Notification System that allows us to alert you no matter where you are.

Delivery day for two rolling tributes to Vt. fallen soldiers

"Kevin McLaughlin knows a good motorcycle when he sees one, but there are a few features on these that make them more than just bikes. His son, Scott, is one of the 42 Vermont soldiers being honored on two overhauled motorcycles-- each one of the stars on the bikes represents a fallen soldier. Scott McLaughlin made the ultimate sacrifice for our country when he was killed in 2005 in the global war on terror." Excerpt from story on WCAX.com

The Department of Mental Health says "Thank you"

A "thank you" for the Department of Corrections and the Southern State Correctional Facility

VT Departments of Corrections, Fish & Wildlife Partner for Bat Conservation

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has partnered with the Southeast State Correctional Facility in Windsor to help save Vermont’s bats. Inmates involved in a work crew program recently built 50 bat houses that state biologists are using to provide daytime roosting sites for bats.

New Sentencing Options Manual

Field Services Unit has published a new online Manual.

WCAX Vt Prison Program coming up Roses

News story and video about CHSVT on Channel 3 WCAX by Susie Steimle

CORRECTIONS HEROES RECEIVE DUE PRAISE

Commissioner Andy Pallito recognized the first responders, from the Southern State Correctional Facility, whose quick actions were responsible for saving an inmate’s life at their facility.