Department of Corrections of Pennsylvania - White Coffee Mug

The Department of Corrections (DOC) of Pennsylvania is a state-level government agency responsible for overseeing and managing correctional facilities, probation services, and community supervision throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Established to ensure public safety, the DOC aims to provide rehabilitative programs that prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reintegration into society upon release. The department is led by a Secretary who reports directly to the Governor of Pennsylvania and is responsible for a staff of correctional officers, administrators, and support personnel. The DOC operates numerous state prisons, county correctional facilities, and community-based supervision programs, among other facilities designed to manage various stages of the correctional process.