AGENCY TESTIMONY
Visitation process improvements
1:23:09
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50 sec
Deputy Commissioner Torres briefly addresses the bills related to improving the visitation process in DOC facilities. She emphasizes the department's recognition of the importance of maintaining family bonds during incarceration.
- DOC acknowledges the importance of strengthening family bonds during incarceration
- The department has created robust, nationally recognized visitation programs
- These programs were developed in consultation with nonprofit organizations and partners
- DOC supports the intent of the proposed bills on visitation improvements
- Torres expresses willingness to work with the council to align the legislation with agency operations
Francis Torres
1:23:09
Finally, there are a number of bills on the agenda today intending to support improvements to the visitation process.
1:23:19
DOC recognizes the importance of maintaining and strengthening family bonds during incarceration.
1:23:27
We have created robust nationally recognized programs to support these goals.
1:23:35
In consultation with nonprofit organization and other CD partners, and we are committed to building on these programs.
1:23:45
The department supports the intent of these bills and looks forward to working with the council on the legislation to better align with agency operation in a way that will meet its goals.
