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| Two ombuds offices planned for DOC — one through governor’s office, one within department |
| By seattletimes.com- Joseph O’Sullivan |
| Published: 04/11/2016 |
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OLYMPIA — For years, proposals in the Washington Legislature have percolated to establish an ombuds office for the state Department of Corrections (DOC), somewhere inmates or their families could go with worries about medical care or prisoner transfers. The point was greater accountability, a place outside the prison system that could investigate and resolve complaints. Now the idea is in the spotlight for different reasons, as the office of Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to launch an ombuds office where corrections staffers can raise issues. And after years of legislation proposing the idea, DOC now plans to establish its own ombuds to respond to family concerns. Read More. |
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