Corrections officers and legislators speak out against prison closures

Rally at state Capitol held to oppose Quehanna Boot Camp, SCI Rockview closures

HARRISBURG — A host of legislative colleagues and members of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association gathered in the main rotunda of the state Capitol building Tuesday morning to oppose the proposed closures of the Quehanna Boot Camp in Karthaus…

'For Therapeutic Reasons': SCI inmates oppose closure

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Inmates housed at SCI Rockview are speaking out from behind bars, fearful for what the proposed closure of the facility could mean for them and their safety. Nearly 100 letters from inmates were mailed to WTAJ News, all from individuals at SCI Rockview who receive support services for special needs or mental health concerns. Each letter begins, "For Therapeutic Reasons," as to why the inmates oppose Governor Josh Shap…

State prison workers, lawmakers rally against proposed closures

HARRISBURG — Corrections officers and support staff rallied Tuesday at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in opposition to a pending plan to close two state prisons and two community corrections centers as part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal.

Corrections officers and legislators speak out against prison closures

(The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County.

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Families Uprooted, Safety at Risk: Pennsylvania Prison Closures Spark Outrage and Unanswered Questions

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) voiced strong opposition to the Shapiro administration’s proposed prison and community corrections center (CCC) closures during a rally at the state capitol on Tuesday. Union leaders warned that the plan could increase workplace violence, disrupt communities, and strain local economies that depend on these facilities. Their concerns were underscored by the presence …