The Department of Corrections of Pennsylvania is a state-level government agency responsible for administering and overseeing the corrections system within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It manages all adult correctional facilities, including prisons, community correction centers, and other related institutions, as well as supervising individuals under probation or parole. The department's primary goal is to promote public safety by rehabilitating offenders and reducing recidivism rates. The agency operates under the Pennsylvania Department of Justice and reports directly to the Governor of Pennsylvania.