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Frank Hall Era

COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION

Massachusetts Department of Correction, 1973-1979

event Panelists

The Symposium

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Phase 1:

The Environment

In this section, we explore the challenges faced by Frank Hall when he assumed the role of Commissioner of Corrections. Key issues include security concerns at Walpole, strikes by correctional officers, political risks, legislative moves to restrict certain programs, such as Chapter 777, the furlough program, and the relationship with the press. We also examine Frank's key constituencies and what he needed to persuade them of to address these challenges effectively.

In the
Press

Frank Hall Labyrinth of Reform Boston Herald: September 16,1973 Frank Hall looks into the Labyrinth of reform
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Frank Hall Syposium Recording
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