Director's Message

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is committed to protecting public safety while fostering opportunities for the incarcerated population’s rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful reentry.  

Interim Director Lynne Corry is honored to lead an organization whose greatest asset is its dedicated workforce. With more than two decades of experience within the Department, she understands the critical role every employee plays in fulfilling the Department's mission with integrity, professionalism, and correctional excellence.  

During this period of leadership transition, Director Corry wants to assure the public, employees, and community partners that the Department's mission remains unchanged. We will continue the important work already underway, while taking the opportunity to evaluate our priorities, strengthen our foundation, and position the Department for long-term success.  The Department remains focused on providing safe and secure facilities, effective supervision in the community, treating individuals with dignity and respect, and evidence-based programs that improve outcomes while enhancing public safety. Whether interacting with employees, individuals in custody, those under community supervision, victims, families, or members of the public, the Department is committed to fostering an environment where professionalism, fairness, victim’s rights and safety guide every decision and interaction. 

The Department also recognizes that lasting success is not achieved alone, but through collaboration. Strong partnerships with state and local agencies, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and employers are essential to preparing individuals for reentry and reducing recidivism. These partnerships strengthen the Department's ability to deliver comprehensive services while improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. 

Lynne Corry 

RIDOC Interim Director