The Montana Department of Corrections is the third largest department in Montana state government, with services touching every community in Big Sky Country. From lending a caring ear to victims of crime; to providing support to offenders under supervision in Montana communities; to ensuring our incarcerated population is prepared to re-enter society successfully; our work is wide, varied and conducted with the utmost compassion and professionalism. Our commitment is to provide evidence-based programming in all aspects of our work as we move toward our goal of reducing recidivism and disrupting the cycle of incarceration.
Mission
Creating a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, & empowerment.
Vision
To promote and contribute to the success of individuals engaged within the criminal justice system while providing safety and security for victims and Montana communities.
Objectives
• Evaluate recidivism within Montana DOC system
• Reevaluate public safety practices in relation to community supervision
• Improve communications and collaboration with criminal justice partners
• Increase transparency through communication to the public
• Define DOC’s role in Governor Gianforte’s criminal justice policy goals
• Implement an integrated healthcare model at all secure care facilities
• Increase offender success through evidence-based practices
• Invest in our people for their professional development, growth and success
• Increase housing of medically fragile offenders at Riverside Special Needs Unit in Boulder
