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November 2017

DC One Fund Kick-Off

On Friday, October 27, DOC held its annual DC One Fund Kick-Off at the CDF-CTF Shared Grounds. The carnival-themed event featured entertainment, festive costumes, and refreshments to encourage staff to make financial contributions to charitable causes. Special remarks were delivered by Sallie Thomas, Agency Liaison for the One Fund, Director Quincy L. Booth, Lauryn C. Vaughan, Secretary of the District of Columbia and Barry LeNoir, President of the United Black Fund, Inc.

DOC also participated in a multi-agency One Fund Carnival at the Frank. D. Reeves Municipal Center to commemorate the city-wide initiative which launched in October and will conclude before the Christmas holiday.

For five consecutive years DOC has been the lead fundraiser of all District government agencies. In 2016, a total of $117,137 was raised. Let's keep the momentum going for 2017, there’s still time to sign up!

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Councilmember Allen Tours DOC

In a push to safeguard communities and create potential legislation impacting incarcerated individuals and returning citizens, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) toured the Department’s facilities.

Councilmember Allen and his staff visited the IRC, GED, Medical and RSAT Units where they talked with staff and inmates about our daily operations and rehabilitative services and programs. After the tour a round table discussion was held with agency leadership to discuss current and future program initiatives.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

DOC hosted Laps of Love , a series of Breast Cancer Awareness Walks at the Central Detention Facility (CDF) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). Inmates and DOC staff walked in honor of family and friends who were impacted by the disease. Residents at the CDF walked a total of 18.5 miles around the Recreation Yard, and DOC staff completed 7.5 miles. At the CTF Gymnasium, 46 male residents collectively walked more than 100 laps and 25 female residents walked 100 laps. Staff members collectively walked 170 laps.

Participants were given informational pamphlets from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and some shared personal testimonies.

“I’m walking for myself. My grandmother died from breast cancer and my mother is living with it so I want to make a statement,” Lori Fitzgerald, a resident at CTF said.

“Just because we’re locked up doesn’t mean we can’t make a statement.”

Special acknowledgements to our recreational officers for organizing memorable and meaningful events.

Policies & Procedures

New policy binders with the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) were placed in the Officers' Dining Rooms (ODR) at the Central Detention Facility, Correctional Treatment Facility, Central Cell Block and the Training Academy.

Once existing and new policies are approved by the Director, the OPP will update the binders monthly. All binders must remain in their respective places.

Have a warm and joyous holiday with family, friends and loved ones!

Save the Date

Open Enrollment 2018 begins Monday, November 13 and ends on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. EST. This is your annual opportunity to review your current benefit elections and make any necessary changes.

Take a step toward better health in the New Year! On January 1, 2018, join Mayor Bowser at the 4th Annual Fit DC Fresh Start 5K Walk/Run.