Hollibaugh Recognized for Outstanding Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2018 Hollibaugh Recognized for Outstanding Performance Harrisburg, PA – At a ceremony attended by nearly 200 Department of Corrections officials, Secretary John Wetzel presented 13 employees with awards as part of the agency’s celebration of “Corrections Employee Week in Pennsylvania.” Barb Hollibaugh, unit manager at SCI Huntingdon, has been with the Department of Corrections for 29 years She is currently responsible for running one of the most innovative and successful Residential Treatment Units (RTU) in the state, earning her the respect of both employees and inmates An RTU is a special unit that is designed to provide structure, consistency and support to inmates who have been diagnosed with a serious psychiatric disorder and/or a serious impairment with psychological functioning The ultimate goal of the RTU is to maximize functioning within the department and to facilitate a successful community reentry for relevant inmates In addition to managing the RTU, she oversees the Certified Peer Support Specialist program and is a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management team Everyone visiting SCI Huntingdon’s RTU hears about the well-attended resident community meetings, inmate contests and other innovative and therapeutic ideas A graduate of Penn State University, Hollibaugh began her career as a corrections officer at SCI Rockview in 1989 She transferred to SCI Huntingdon as a corrections counselor in 1992 and, after three years in general population, she moved to the Special Needs Unit In 2004, Hollibaugh was promoted to unit manager on the Special Needs Unit Hollibaugh encourages and empowers her staff to make decisions, expand their knowledge and increase their sense of professional independence She takes great pride in her unit and her facility and demonstrates her dedication and commitment every day MEDIA CONTACT: Connie Greene, 814-643-2400 ###