Strategic Plan

Director's Message

I am pleased to present the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC)’s Strategic Plan. This plan will guide our department’s growth and advancement toward realizing our mission, values, and ambitions. As we strive to achieve these goals and priorities, I am reminded of the many challenges we faced, successes we shared, and opportunities we embraced together on this journey. 

The course forward outlined in this plan represents a culmination of ideas sought from the dedicated and talented staff committed to achieving them and from our many passionate community partners, stakeholders, and advocates. This plan was founded on the value of engagement, perspective, and experience from all involved in its formulation. The practical application of this plan relies on your continued input; do not hesitate to share your thoughts during the upcoming operation plan development phase of this multi-faceted planning process. 

You will notice that staff safety, wellness, analysis, recruitment, development, retention, and succession planning are paramount initial objectives. An organization’s most important asset is its people. Staff training will expand unprecedentedly as we look to provide the skills, tools, and knowledge to move this organization forward. 

Furthering our success means recognizing that each of our three divisions has a separate and distinct mission connected to the overarching mission of rehabilitation, as 97% of the people entrusted to our care will return to our communities. Along with many other agencies, much of our focus is to provide justice-involved individuals with the skills, tools, and resources needed to succeed upon release and return to the community. Reducing recidivism is a significant priority of this plan. 

Implementing a strategic plan is an immense undertaking yet an opportunity to redefine our mission and purpose as an organization. I look forward to a challenging yet rewarding future as we navigate the anticipated hurdles. I know we can make a meaningful and lasting impact if we work as a team.

Sincerely,

Wayne T. Salisbury Jr.
Director