Agency News Agency News August 13, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at both Lunenburg and Indian Creek correctional centers. The expansion went …
Agency News Agency News August 12, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) continues to demonstrate its commitment to correctional education by providing inmates and probationers valuable programs for effective reentry. The VADOC is excited to …
Press Release August 12, 2024 RICHMOND — Through facility reorganizations, a zero-tolerance policy to drugs and contraband, enhanced community partnerships, and new leadership, the Virginia Department of Corrections’ (VADOC) Greensville Correctional Center …
Agency News Agency News August 07, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) celebrated National Night Out throughout early August with partner law enforcement agencies. A total of 40 of the VADOC’s 43 Probation and Parole districts gathered …
Agency News Agency News July 31, 2024 Today, Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson announced that the VADOC has officially assumed control of Lawrenceville Correctional Center, as the Department previously announced in December …
Agency News Agency News July 31, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at Patrick Henry Correctional Unit in Ridgeway. The expansion went live at …
Agency News Agency News July 30, 2024 A hearing date has been set for the four inmates accused of brutally killing Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) K-9 Rivan and assaulting VADOC Corrections Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields on April 2 at Sussex …
Agency News Agency News July 29, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at Greensville Correctional Center. The expansion took effect at approximately …
Agency News Agency News July 26, 2024 A woman is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. Sasha Castillo of Washington, D.C., was indicted on the charge of § 18.2-473, Persons aiding escape …
Agency News Agency News July 23, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at Central Virginia Correctional Unit 13. The expansion took effect at …
Agency News Agency News July 22, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes the men and women who promote long-lasting public safety in our communities by providing effective supervision for probationers and parolees. The VADOC is …
Agency News Agency News July 18, 2024 A newly-released Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) video showcases how the VADOC and several partner state and local law enforcement agencies demonstrated excellent preparedness and collaboration in a full- …
Agency News Agency News July 08, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) continues to demonstrate its commitment to correctional education by providing inmates and probationers valuable programs for effective reentry. On Tuesday, the VADOC …
Agency News Agency News July 03, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is proud to announce that two projects produced for the Department by Bookend Creative were honored with Emmy Awards at the 66th National Capital Chesapeake Emmy Awards on …
Agency News Agency News July 03, 2024 Safety and security improved at Lawrenceville Correctional Center on Friday, June 14, when Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) corrections team members completed a drug and contraband shakedown. Findings from …
Agency News Agency News July 02, 2024 A national organization dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers has recognized a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) K9 Officer and her K9 partner as its Officers of the Month for April 2024. In a June 20 …
Agency News Agency News July 01, 2024 Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson announced today that four VADOC facilities have officially closed, as previously announced in December 2023. The decision to close Augusta Correctional …
Agency News Agency News June 28, 2024 Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson released the following statement today following the announcement of the Sussex County grand jury indictments related to the violent killing of VADOC K-9 …
Agency News Agency News June 26, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at State Farm Work Center. The expansion took effect at approximately 9 a.m. …
Agency News Agency News June 21, 2024 National public speaker Andre Norman visited several Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities in late May to share his lived experience and offer coaching and hope. Norman was joined by fellow speakers …
