Press Release

Department to stop taking referrals for work crew effective immediately in effort to expand employment opportunities and workforce development

Agreement provides targeted pay enhancements, recruitment and retention bonuses, and seeks to expand efforts to resolve the Department’s staffing crisis

Department Staff Responded and Detained an Individual Following an Attempted Escape in St. Johnsbury

Administrative and Medical Reviews Initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility

Southern State Correctional Facility Superintendent placed on administrative leave pending outcome of investigation.

Administrative Review Initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF)

Vision, Mission, Values events will be held at each correctional facility and probation and parole office in Vermont throughout the month of April.

Vermont DOC to transition comprehensive health services providers following the completion of the Department’s current contract period

Administrative Review Initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF)

Administrative review initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF).