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Shows tagged as: corrections

Wed, Sep 12 2012

Reducing Recidivism With Visitation

We'll explore how visitation in prisons could help keep Oregon's recidivism rate one of the lowest in the nation.

Fri, Jun 8 2012

Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility

From inside Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility we ask inmates: what is happening in prison to make them better citizens when they are released?

Tue, May 1 2012

Abuse at Coffee Creek Prison

Oregonian investigative reporter Les Zaitz looked into widespread sexual abuse at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

Fri, Apr 6 2012

Class in Prison

Have you ever wondered what life is like behind bars?

Thu, Mar 22 2012

Sentencing Juvenile Offenders

How should age affect sentencing when juveniles commit murder?

Mon, Mar 12 2012

New DOC Director: Colette Peters

Colette Peters started her new job as director of the Oregon Department of Corrections about a month ago. She is the first woman in state history to hold the position.

Mon, Jan 2 2012

Max Williams Exits Corrections

We'll talk to Max Williams, who has lead the Oregon Department of Corrections since 2004, about his tenure, the state prison system, and his upcoming plans.

Thu, Dec 8 2011

Class in Prison

The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program takes college students into maximum-security prison to learn with prisoners. We'll hear from students and past prisoners about the program.

Tue, Jun 15 2010

Cutting Across the Board

What will nine percent cuts, across the board, mean for state services in Oregon?

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