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Column: PA needs more state prison boot camps

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) has one of the highest recidivism rates in the nation. That’s why its ...
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Prison closures may not impact state budget, but public left in the dark, says lawmaker

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Representative Kerry Benninghoff provided an update on the potential closures of Rockview State Prison and Quehanna Boot Camp, stating that he does not believe the passage ...
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DOC: SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp should close, decision to come this week

(WTAJ) — Over 7 months after Governor Josh Shapiro and the Department of Corrections suggested closing a State Correctional Institute (SCI) and a prison boot camp in Central Pennsylvania, a new report ...
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DOC Makes Final Recommendation to Close Rockview Prison, Quehanna Boot Camp

Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration is poised to move forward with closures of Rockview state prison in Centre County and Quehanna Boot Camp in neighboring Clearfield County. The Department of ...
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Formal Rockview, Quehanna announcement outlines closure process. What’s next?

Rockview and Quehanna prisons will close by early 2026 after phased transfer plans. Nearly 900 staffers are affected; about 2,000 inmates will relocate. DOC projects savings over $100 million, citing ...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin will close Rockview state prison, Quehanna Boot Camp

Pennsylvania will close Rockview and Quehanna state prisons by January 2025. Closures affect 900 jobs and may cost Centre County economy $118 million annually. Shapiro administration cites $100M in ...