Moshannon Valley Processing Center Receives American Correctional Association Three-year Accreditation Award

Written By Edward Kuhstos, Moshannon Valley Processing Center

During the American Correctional Association’s (ACA) 2023 Winter Conference in Orlando, FL, the Moshannon Valley Processing Center (MVPC) was accredited by the ACA Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. This accreditation represents the satisfactory completion of a rigorous self-evaluation, followed by an outside review by a team of experienced, independent auditors.

Thomas Stickrath, Chairperson of the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, and David Haasenritter, Director of Standards and Accreditation jointly announced the accreditation of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. Both complimented MVPC on their professional level of operation and their success in completing the accreditation process. MVPC is one of over 1,500 correctional organizations currently involved in accreditation across the nation.

The three-year accreditation award granted to MVPC does not signal the end of their involvement in the accreditation process. During the audit period, staff will work to improve any deficiencies identified during the audit and maintain continuance compliance with the standards. The final tally showed MVPC met 100% of mandatory standards and 100% of the non-mandatory standards.

The Moshannon Valley Processing Center is now a member of the elite in achieving correctional excellence. The certificate received is but a small symbol of the enormous dedication and commitment demonstrated by each and every member of the MVPC staff to the accreditation process. Achieving American Correctional Association accreditation means MVPC has demonstrated their dedication to getting the job done right, which holds the facility to a higher standard. Congratulations to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center team on their continuous dedication in ensuring continuous compliance.