MDOC is responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance and planning of both adult and juvenile correctional facilities and programs within the State.
Commissioner Randall A. Liberty is assisted by:
- Anthony Cantillo, Deputy Commissioner
- Scott Landry, Associate Commissioner
- Christine Thibeault, Associate Commissioner for Juvenile Services
And the Executive Leadership team consisting of:
- Susan Gagnon, Director of Adult Community Corrections
- Samuel Prawer, Director of Government Affairs and Spokesperson
- Gary LaPlante, Director of Operations
- Chadwick Curtis, Director of Classification
Mission Statement
Making our communities safer by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change and restoring lives.
Core Values
Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Commitment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Maine Department of Corrections is committed to respecting and reflecting the unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives of our employees, residents, and the communities we serve. This empowers us to reach our full potential, fueling innovation and fostering engagement and connection.
The Maine Model of Corrections
The Maine Department of Corrections is committed to a new model of corrections, one promoting the safety and well-being of staff and residents, while also ensuring residents and community clients see fewer barriers as they meaningfully engage with rehabilitative focused services. This operating philosophy, known as the Maine Model of Corrections, is founded in the principles of normalization and humanization, with emphasis on destigmatization, respect, and modernization of the Department as a whole. Simply, the goal of the model is to rebuild and transform lives.
The Maine Model of Corrections includes initiatives that continue to fundamentally shift the way the Department conducts itself. A new mission and vision have been created to reflect this ongoing work, emphasis has been placed on diversity, inclusion and equity, living spaces have been reformed, data practices for better decision making have been enhanced, stigmatizing language has been replaced with person-first language, staff trainings and recruitment are improved to reflect the founding principles, and long held policies and practices have been revised to recognize common humanity. This involves an approach that is non-adversarial, with staff and residents working collaboratively to model problem-solving, community building, and healthy interactions with others.
The transformation to the Maine Model of Corrections will lead to a stronger, healthier, and more meaningful environment for staff, residents, and clients, without compromising the importance of public safety.
Working closely with victim service organizations and community partners, the Maine Department of Corrections will continue to emphasize the importance of sound community transition practices and safe Maine communities.