Corrections, Department of

Director Wayne T. Salisbury Jr.

The mission of RIDOC is to maintain a safe and secure correctional system that prioritizes the well-being of staff, incarcerated individuals, and the community. We strive to achieve this by promoting a respectful work environment, utilizing data-driven practices to guide decisions, and offering a wide range of programs to facilitate successful reintegration into the community and reduce recidivism.

The RIDOC provides a comprehensive correctional program for all adult offenders requiring incarceration or other forms of supervision. The population under Departmental jurisdiction includes all pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, and offenders on probation or parole.