Jail Hosts Inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Published on April 28, 2025 Inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Dinner honors those who help keep jail programs running smoothly.
County Program to End Long Jail Waits for Competency Restoration Published on April 23, 2025 The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the Mobile Competency Restoration and Support Team (MCRST), a new program that delivers critical services to individuals found not competent to stand trial. The MCRST is the only mobile competency restoration team in Pennsylvania that offers both clinical treatment and psychoeducational support in a community-based model.
Bishop Zubik Visits ACJ For Mass and Foot-Washing Ceremony Published on April 18, 2025 The Foundation of HOPE and the Allegheny County Jail welcomed Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik to the jail on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Emulating the actions of Jesus during the Last Supper, Bishop Zubik washed the feet of a dozen incarcerated men before leading them in Mass in the jail’s Contact Visits Room.
Torisky Teaches About Working With Individuals With Autism Published on April 9, 2025 Jesse Torisky, president and CEO of Autism Pittsburgh, visited the Allegheny County Jail in February to provide insight and offer tips on how staff here can successfully work with residents who are on the autism spectrum.
Rev. Dr. Howe says "See you later" to ACJ Published on April 2, 2025 The Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe has been a longtime fixture at the Allegheny County Jail, first as a volunteer with the Foundation of HOPE, and then as Director of Chaplaincy since 2021. However, the pulpit is calling, and Rev. Dr. Howe stepped away from her director duties at the jail on March 31.
Allegheny County Announces Joint Effort to Expand MOUD Access at ACJ Published on March 26, 2025 The Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) have partnered to open Pennsylvania’s first licensed Opioid Treatment Medication Unit, expanding the jail’s Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program to include methadone induction.
Foundation of HOPE Graduation Published on March 24, 2025 Congratulations to the 21 men who graduated from the Foundation of HOPE Pre-Release Program last week. Graduates celebrated with staff members, speaker Ken Aquiline, and professional violinist Devin Arrington.
Allegheny County Jail Announces Death of Incarcerated Individual Published on March 07, 2025 Allegheny County Jail Warden Trevor Wingard today reported the death of an incarcerated individual that occurred at the Allegheny County Jail Friday morning.
ACJ Awarded National Accreditation for Quality Health Care Services Published on January 14, 2025 The Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails. Accreditation recognizes the ACJ’s commitment to providing quality health services for the incarcerated population.
Allegheny County Jail Announces Death of an Incarcerated Individual Published on September 14, 2024 Allegheny County Jail Announces Death of an incarcerated individual at the intake department on the morning of September 14, 2024.
ACJ Chaplain Honored by Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association Published on September 04, 2024 Allegheny County Jail Assistant Deputy Warden Connie Clark announced today that the Reverend Doctor Charissa Howe, the jail’s Director of Chaplaincy, has been named the 2024 County Correctional Chaplain of the Year by the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association. She was presented with the award at the PPCA’s annual conference on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Carlisle.
Executive Innamorato Announces Search Firm For County Jail Warden Published on May 29, 2024 Today, County Executive Sara Innamorato announced details for the hiring process for a new warden at the Allegheny County Jail.
ACJ Adds New Therapy Dog to Work with Incarcerated Juveniles Published on January 31, 2024 Allegheny County Jail Acting Warden Shane Dady announced today that the jail has welcomed a new therapy dog into the facility.
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