The DC Department of Corrections (DOC) is responsible for the management and rehabilitation of individuals in the correctional system within Washington, D.C. They operate facilities such as the Central Detention Facility and the Correctional Treatment Facility, focusing on inmate custody, care, and reentry programs. The DOC generates revenue through government funding and contracts for services. Established in 1946, the department has evolved to emphasize rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, making it a critical component of the city's criminal justice system.