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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

DC DOC has ZERO TOLERANCE for any form of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Learn more about PREA or make a report.

The READY Center

The Resources to Empower and Develop You (READY) Center is a consolidated location where formerly incarcerated District of Columbia residents can access services to ensure successful reintegration into the community.

Join Our Team

Thank you for considering a career with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC). We’re excited that you’re interested in joining our team, and we’re here to assist you every step of the way.

Who We Are

As a public safety agency in the District of Columbia, DOC is committed to safeguarding our communities and treating inmates with humanity, dignity and respect.

Visitation

DC Department of Corrections In-Person Visitations

Learn about visitation at the DC Jail and Correctional Treatment Facility.

Inmate Services

DOC offers a range of treatment including health and mental health services; and rehabilitative opportunities including educational and professional development programs to support community reintegration.

Become a Service Provider

The DC Department of Corrections is seeking program proposals to support the treatment,rehabilitation, wellness, and reentry of our residents. We welcome submissions from both current and new partners.

Featured Services

DC Department of Corrections In-Person Visitations

How visits are conducted and scheduled at the DC jail.

Inmate Telephone Services

Offender Connect is a service that allows a user to add money to an inmate's phone account.

Automated Inmate Deposits

Information on adding funds to a DOC inmate account.

Victim Information Services

How DOC administers the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system.

Veterans Services

Learn more about the services DCDOC offers veterans.

Latest

Aug 20 2024

Twinning Project Launches Partnership with D.C. United and DC Department of Corrections

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Corrections (DOC), in collaboration with D.C. United and...

May 30 2024

DOC and DGS Announce Public Information Sessions and Launch Website for the CTF Annex Project

(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Corrections (DOC), in partnership with the DC Department of...

Mar 20 2024

Mayor Bowser to Tour READY Center and Highlight Expanded Services Available to Returning Citizens

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, March 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District...

Oct 20 2023

Mayor Bowser Celebrates New READY Center Location

Standalone location will provide services to DC’s returning citiizens, easing their reentry

Aug 19 2023

Notice of Resident Death at Local Hospital

Jun 28 2019

DC DOC June 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the June 2019 DOC Newsletter

May 31 2019

DC DOC May 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the May 2019 DOC Newsletter

Apr 30 2019

DC DOC April 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the April 2019 DOC Newsletter

Mar 29 2019

DC DOC March 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the March 2019 DOC Newsletter

Feb 28 2019

DC DOC February 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the February 2019 DOC Newsletter

Apr 10 2024

DC Department of Corrections Budget Oversight Hearing April 2024

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s Budget...

Feb 7 2024

DC Department of Corrections Performance Oversight Hearing February 2024

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s Performance...

Mar 2 2016

DC Department of Corrections Performance Oversight Hearing March 2016

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary’s Performance Oversight hearing.

Apr 27 2015

DC Department of Corrections Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Oversight Hearing

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary Budget hearing.

Feb 19 2015

DC DOC Performance Oversight Hearing February 2015

Director Faust testified at the Public Safety and the Judiciary Committee Performance Oversight...

Mar 10 2023

Modified Medical Stay-in-Place Timeline

Select the link to read the Modified Medical Stay-in-Place Timeline Effective - Monday March 13,...

Mar 10 2023

DOC Updated Modified Stay in Place- Masking Policy Update

Select the link to read the DOC Updated Modified Stay in Place- Masking Policy Update

Oct 28 2015

Department of Corrections Juvenile Unit Assessment 2015

Read attached the full report from the Ridley Group with the agency's actions/responses...

Jan 31 2014

Department of Corrections Juvenile Unit Assessment

Read attached the full report from the Ridley Group.

Dec 13 2013

DOC Adds New Visitation Hours

Video Visitation Center Visitation hours Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm Last session begins...

Sep 16 2024

Notice of Resident Death at Central Detention Facility

NOTICE OF RESIDENT DEATH AT CENTRAL DETENTION FACILITY

May 25 2024

Notice of Resident Death at Central Detention Facility

May 17 2024

Notice of Resident Death at Correctional Treatment Facility

Notice of Resident Death at Correctional Treatment Facility On Thursday, May 16, 2024, at...

May 13 2024

Notice of Resident Death at Correctional Treatment Facility

NOTICE OF RESIDENT DEATH AT CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at...

Feb 16 2024

Notice of Resident Death at Central Detention Facility

NOTICE OF RESIDENT DEATH AT CENTRAL DETENTION FACILITY On Friday, February 16, 2024, at...

Department of Corrections

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 698-4932
Fax: (202) 671-2043
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Mayor Gray Opens Carolyn A. Cross Inmate Reception Center

Date Released:

Fri, 09/26/2014

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced the opening of the DC Department of Corrections’ (DOC) new Inmate Processing Center at the Central Detention Facility (DC Jail). Mayor Gray was joined by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Paul A. Quander Jr., Department of Corrections Director Thomas Faust, Department of General Services (DGS) Deputy Director of Capital Construction Services June Locker, members of the Council of the District of Columbia and DOC staff in a ribbon cutting ceremony.