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Maryland Office of the Correctional Ombudsman

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Governor Wes Moore signs landmark prison ombudsman bill into law: May 16, 2024
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform

Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Yvonne Briley-Wilson as Acting Correctional Ombudsman: Press Release: September 20, 2024

Governor appoints agency head: September 20, 2024: The Baltimore Banner

Governor Moore Appoints Acting Correctional Ombudsman for Maryland: September 22, 2024: The MoCoShow

Moore appoints Maryland's first watchdog for prisons: September 23, 2024 Fox Baltimore News

Correctional Ombudsman Appointed for State Adult and Youth Facilities: September 24, 2024 Conduit Street News and Information for Maryland's Counties

Governor Moore Swears In New Executive Leadership to Key Positions Across State Government. Press Release: April 4, 2025

Report reveals shocking conditions in MD juvenile centers, prompting leadership change. August 5, 2025. WBFF FOX45 Baltimore

Institutional problems: Report details several issues within city's Juvenile Justice Center. January 7, 2026. WBALTV 11

Unannounced inspections of the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center last year revealed a persistent rodent infestation. January 6, 2026 The Baltimore Banner