PA Department of Corrections Recommends Closure of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp
Would affect nearly 900 workers in Centre and Clearfield county region
February 10, 2025
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The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today that Secretary Dr. Laurel R. Harry has accepted a DOC steering committee’s report proposing the closure of SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp.
“I know these decisions have a direct impact on our staff and supporting them through this process is a top priority,” said Harry. “Every single affected staff member will be guaranteed an offer of a job at their existing pay and classification.”
The report follows the DOC’s participation in the Commonwealth’s Resource Evaluation and Mission Alignment Project (REMAP), a data-driven initiative designed to ensure the Department’s resources are aligned in the best way to achieve its mission, while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. Per Act 133 of 2018, acceptance of this proposal triggers a minimum three-month period for community members and other stakeholders to provide feedback before a final decision is made.
“I am grateful for the work of the DOC steering committee and the work done to help better allocate our funding, personnel, and other resources,” said Harry. “I will carefully consider the committee’s recommendations and stakeholder feedback in the coming months. My team and I will conduct the process in a manner that is transparent and considerate of everyone impacted, including staff, the incarcerated population, and their loved ones, and the communities of Centre, Clearfield, and surrounding counties. The steering committee’s proposal calls for placement within 67 miles for any staff member at SCI Rockview or the Boot Camp.”
The DOC also announced today plans to close two state-run Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): Wernersville CCC in Berks County and Progress CCC in Waynesburg, Greene County. CCCs are not subject to Act 133, and the centers are expected to close in approximately three months. The DOC has also pledged to find suitable placement for staff at Wernersville and Progress CCCs.
If fully implemented, the closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, Wernersville CCC, and Progress CCC are expected to save the Commonwealth $10 million in the upcoming fiscal year, with savings exceeding $100 million in future fiscal years.
Facility Overviews
SCI Rockview
Quehanna Boot Camp
The full steering committee report to Secretary Harry is available here. Feedback may be submitted via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950. Public hearings will be held in the affected counties at times and locations to be announced.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, visit cor.pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today that Secretary Dr. Laurel R. Harry has accepted a DOC steering committee’s report proposing the closure of SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp.
“I know these decisions have a direct impact on our staff and supporting them through this process is a top priority,” said Harry. “Every single affected staff member will be guaranteed an offer of a job at their existing pay and classification.”
The report follows the DOC’s participation in the Commonwealth’s Resource Evaluation and Mission Alignment Project (REMAP), a data-driven initiative designed to ensure the Department’s resources are aligned in the best way to achieve its mission, while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. Per Act 133 of 2018, acceptance of this proposal triggers a minimum three-month period for community members and other stakeholders to provide feedback before a final decision is made.
“I am grateful for the work of the DOC steering committee and the work done to help better allocate our funding, personnel, and other resources,” said Harry. “I will carefully consider the committee’s recommendations and stakeholder feedback in the coming months. My team and I will conduct the process in a manner that is transparent and considerate of everyone impacted, including staff, the incarcerated population, and their loved ones, and the communities of Centre, Clearfield, and surrounding counties. The steering committee’s proposal calls for placement within 67 miles for any staff member at SCI Rockview or the Boot Camp.”
The DOC also announced today plans to close two state-run Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): Wernersville CCC in Berks County and Progress CCC in Waynesburg, Greene County. CCCs are not subject to Act 133, and the centers are expected to close in approximately three months. The DOC has also pledged to find suitable placement for staff at Wernersville and Progress CCCs.
If fully implemented, the closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, Wernersville CCC, and Progress CCC are expected to save the Commonwealth $10 million in the upcoming fiscal year, with savings exceeding $100 million in future fiscal years.
Facility Overviews
SCI Rockview
Quehanna Boot Camp
The full steering committee report to Secretary Harry is available here. Feedback may be submitted via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950. Public hearings will be held in the affected counties at times and locations to be announced.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, visit cor.pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today that Secretary Dr. Laurel R. Harry has accepted a DOC steering committee’s report proposing the closure of SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp.
“I know these decisions have a direct impact on our staff and supporting them through this process is a top priority,” said Harry. “Every single affected staff member will be guaranteed an offer of a job at their existing pay and classification.”
The report follows the DOC’s participation in the Commonwealth’s Resource Evaluation and Mission Alignment Project (REMAP), a data-driven initiative designed to ensure the Department’s resources are aligned in the best way to achieve its mission, while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. Per Act 133 of 2018, acceptance of this proposal triggers a minimum three-month period for community members and other stakeholders to provide feedback before a final decision is made.
“I am grateful for the work of the DOC steering committee and the work done to help better allocate our funding, personnel, and other resources,” said Harry. “I will carefully consider the committee’s recommendations and stakeholder feedback in the coming months. My team and I will conduct the process in a manner that is transparent and considerate of everyone impacted, including staff, the incarcerated population, and their loved ones, and the communities of Centre, Clearfield, and surrounding counties. The steering committee’s proposal calls for placement within 67 miles for any staff member at SCI Rockview or the Boot Camp.”
The DOC also announced today plans to close two state-run Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): Wernersville CCC in Berks County and Progress CCC in Waynesburg, Greene County. CCCs are not subject to Act 133, and the centers are expected to close in approximately three months. The DOC has also pledged to find suitable placement for staff at Wernersville and Progress CCCs.
If fully implemented, the closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, Wernersville CCC, and Progress CCC are expected to save the Commonwealth $10 million in the upcoming fiscal year, with savings exceeding $100 million in future fiscal years.
Facility Overviews
SCI Rockview
Quehanna Boot Camp
The full steering committee report to Secretary Harry is available here. Feedback may be submitted via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950. Public hearings will be held in the affected counties at times and locations to be announced.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, visit cor.pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today that Secretary Dr. Laurel R. Harry has accepted a DOC steering committee’s report proposing the closure of SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp.
“I know these decisions have a direct impact on our staff and supporting them through this process is a top priority,” said Harry. “Every single affected staff member will be guaranteed an offer of a job at their existing pay and classification.”
The report follows the DOC’s participation in the Commonwealth’s Resource Evaluation and Mission Alignment Project (REMAP), a data-driven initiative designed to ensure the Department’s resources are aligned in the best way to achieve its mission, while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. Per Act 133 of 2018, acceptance of this proposal triggers a minimum three-month period for community members and other stakeholders to provide feedback before a final decision is made.
“I am grateful for the work of the DOC steering committee and the work done to help better allocate our funding, personnel, and other resources,” said Harry. “I will carefully consider the committee’s recommendations and stakeholder feedback in the coming months. My team and I will conduct the process in a manner that is transparent and considerate of everyone impacted, including staff, the incarcerated population, and their loved ones, and the communities of Centre, Clearfield, and surrounding counties. The steering committee’s proposal calls for placement within 67 miles for any staff member at SCI Rockview or the Boot Camp.”
The DOC also announced today plans to close two state-run Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): Wernersville CCC in Berks County and Progress CCC in Waynesburg, Greene County. CCCs are not subject to Act 133, and the centers are expected to close in approximately three months. The DOC has also pledged to find suitable placement for staff at Wernersville and Progress CCCs.
If fully implemented, the closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, Wernersville CCC, and Progress CCC are expected to save the Commonwealth $10 million in the upcoming fiscal year, with savings exceeding $100 million in future fiscal years.
Facility Overviews
SCI Rockview
Quehanna Boot Camp
The full steering committee report to Secretary Harry is available here. Feedback may be submitted via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950. Public hearings will be held in the affected counties at times and locations to be announced.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, visit cor.pa.gov.
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