News Releases

HONOLULU — The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) welcomed a new class of 14 new adult corrections officers (ACO) at a graduation ceremony Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the State Capitol auditorium. The graduates from Basic Corrections Recruit Class...

KAILUA — A new foster pet pilot program at the Women’s Community Correctional Center kicked off with the arrival of five kittens at the facility Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Participating inmates of the 12-month program,...

ʻAIEA, Hawaiʻi —The Hālawa Correctional Facility hosted a wellness fair Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, where more than a dozen organizations provided information on health and wellness to adult corrections officers (ACO) and non-uniformed staff. During the event, HMSA administered blood...

KAILUA, Oʻahu — The Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) transformed its recreation field into a carnival for inmates and their families with a petting zoo, inflatable bounce house and games for the facility’s first ʻOhana Day event. Approximately 100 people...

HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) hosted a graduation ceremony Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, for 11 inmates who earned their General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency diploma while in custody. Although KCF has had GED graduates...

HONOLULU — Approximately a dozen community groups and cultural practitioners provided complimentary massages, yoga sessions and more for staff at the Women’s Community Correctional Center’s (WCCC) first wellness fair Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The facility hosted the fair in collaboration...

HONOLULU — The Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) hosted a graduation ceremony Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, for 12 men who earned a certificate after completing the Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The six-week program is available to inmates at the facility and at...

HONOLULU — The Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) hosted a resource fair for more than 150 inmates on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, to help them prepare for reentry into the community. This is one of two fairs the facility hosts annually...

HONOLULU — Work furlough inmate Breanna Leong-Bulatao has been reported missing after she failed to return to the Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The State Sheriff Division and Honolulu Police Department were notified....

HONOLULU — The Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) hosted its annual Hoʻike event Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, showcasing the incredible talent of the women at the facility through dance, music and creative writing. More than 20 inmates performed for honored...