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Story Archives of 'Department of Corrections'How to Build an Execution ChamberBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.The New Hampshire Department of Corrections has a lot of work to do. The federal government is requiring New Hampshire to execute convicted murder Gary Sampson. And Attorney General Kelly Ayotte is seeking the death penalty in the murder cases against Michael Addison and John Brooks. But right now the state doesn’t have a place to put people to death- it doesn’t even have a death row. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein looks into just what New Hampshire must do to prepare. listen:
  Corrections Commissioner William WrennBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 31, 2008.New Hampshire Corrections Commissioner William Wren joins us. The State’s prison system is more focused than ever on rehabilitation...preparing inmates for life after prison...with a heightened attempt to make sure they don’t return. We’ll find out what’s going on – and, talk about the increased attention to female inmates, as that population grows. Guest
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Rise in Healthcare Troubles Corrections DepartmentBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, January 10, 2008.Everybody around the state is struggling to keep up with the rising cost of healthcare. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that the New Hampshire Department of Corrections is having problems too. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Department of Corrections Commissioner William WrennBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 16, 2007.Bill Wrenn, head of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, joins us as we continue our series with Granite State Commissioners. Wrenn’s been at Corrections one year. We’ll look at the challenges his department faces, including how to deal with sex offenders and inmate substance abuse. listen:
Commissioner William WrennBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 9, 2006.Following a series of short-term commissioners, William Wrenn has crossed the five month mark. Already he’s confronted a host of issues: expansion of the Berlin prison and sexual assault against female inmates. On top of that there’s the “getting to know you†phase, visiting state facilities, meeting staff and formulating a vision for his department's future. Laura's guest is William Wrenn, Commissioner for New Hampshire's Department of Corrections. listen:
Berlin Prison Expansion: Money well spent or misplaced?By Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, February 7, 2006.In his state of the state address, Governor John Lynch threw his support behind a plan to add 500 beds to the prison in Berlin. Many people think it's a good approach to reducing overcrowding. But others say while adding prison space might be the path of least resistance, it spends too much money on the wrong part of the problem. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
Corrections Pushes for New AdministratorBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.The Department of Corrections and advocates want to improve the programming and services for women inmates. A Senate Committee is considering a proposal to hire a senior level administrator to oversee that population. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
New DOC Commissioner Bill Wrenn takes on a Tough JobBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, December 26, 2005.Running the Department of Corrections is considered to be one of the hardest jobs in state government. Former Hampton Police Chief Bill Wrenn has become the department's 8th Commissioner in the past ten years. Problems run rampant at the DOC....everything from low employee morale to decrepit buildings to a high recidivism rate. Wrenn promises he's up to the task. But New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports that his commitment to the job hardly makes him unique among his predecessors. listen:
Hampton Labor Issues Hang Over WrennBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, November 17, 2005.The state employee's union is eager to see a fresh face heading the Department of Corrections. Wednesday the governor nominated Hampton Police Chief Bill Wrenn to become the state's 8th Corrections Commissioner in ten years. The governor believes Wrenn would improve very strained relations between DOC workers and the administration. But New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports Chief Wrenn's rapport with his employees isn't spotless. listen:
State Workers Demonstrate at NH StatehouseBy David Darman on Tuesday, April 5, 2005.About two dozen members of the State Employees Association picketed Monday in front of the Statehouse. They came to protest alleged mismanagement at the Men's State Prison specifically and within the Department of Corrections in general. And they rallied against the Legislature's proposed budget cuts. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
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