Agency News Agency News June 18, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at State Farm Correctional Center. The expansion took effect at approximately …
Agency News Agency News June 17, 2024 Probation and Parole districts across Virginia continue to provide professional development opportunities, reentry resources, and many additional means of support to supervisees across the Commonwealth. District 43, …
Agency News Agency News June 17, 2024 A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate is facing charges related to soliciting the murder of two VADOC corrections team members and violations of a protective order filed for an employee’s safety. Richard …
Press Release June 14, 2024 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its staff and more than 23,000 inmates. As the summer months begin, this includes annual preparations for warm weather …
Agency News Agency News June 12, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Community Mental Health Program has been selected as one of 10 inaugural sites that will serve as model examples for the national Criminal Justice-Mental Health Learning …
Agency News Agency News June 07, 2024 As several Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) employees and partner agencies completed a full-scale emergency exercise at Bland Correctional Center, the VADOC’s Food Operations Mobilization Unit (FOMU) tested …
Agency News Agency News June 03, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) took time this Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price serving in the United States military. Facilities across the Commonwealth held different events to …
Agency News Agency News May 31, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at Sussex I State Prison and Cold Springs Correctional Unit. The expansion took …
Agency News Agency News May 29, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), several state and local law enforcement agencies, and first responder partners demonstrated excellent collaboration in the completion of a full-scale emergency exercise …
Agency News Agency News May 22, 2024 The Agribusiness program at the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) flourished in the spotlight recently. A story about the program by Virginia Farm Bureau’s “Real Virginia” followed three inmate workers at State …
Agency News Agency News May 21, 2024 An inmate at Red Onion State Prison has been charged in the 2023 death of another inmate at the facility. Julian Leon Mitchell, 36, was charged with one count of aggravated murder by a grand jury in Wise County Circuit …
Press Release May 21, 2024 RICHMOND — Residents and motorists in Bland County and western Giles County should expect an increased Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), law enforcement, and first responder presence near Bland Correctional Center on …
Press Release May 17, 2024 RICHMOND — Throughout Correctional Officers Week, several Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities celebrated correctional officers with various activities and meals to honor their service to the Commonwealth. “ …
Press Release May 15, 2024 RICHMOND — A recent operation at a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facility demonstrates the importance of constant vigilance in fighting the flow of drugs and contraband into facilities. The VADOC, along with law …
Agency News Agency News May 09, 2024 As the United States acknowledges Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 through May 10, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is taking the opportunity to celebrate the important contributions educators and staff …
Agency News Agency News May 08, 2024 More than two dozen speakers shared inspirational stories, music, and more at the TEDx GreenRockCorrectionalCenter on Tuesday, May 7 at Greek Rock Correctional Center in Chatham. The event is the first of its kind in a …
Agency News Agency News May 06, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) celebrates and recognizes May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week. The VADOC thanks all of the nurses on its correctional team who ensure inmates receive quality …
Agency News Agency News May 03, 2024 This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes the men and women who promote long-lasting public safety and serve on the front lines of Virginia’s prisons. Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed …
Agency News Agency News April 29, 2024 Expansion is VADOC’s third in April The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) are expanding video visitation at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in …
Press Release April 26, 2024 RICHMOND — A former Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate has entered a guilty plea in a case concerning the felony assault of three corrections officers at State Farm Correctional Center. Inmate Ronald Edward …
