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 …
Agency News Agency News April 24, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and James River Horse Foundation welcomed dozens of horse enthusiasts to another successful Open Barn event Saturday, April 20 at the State Farm Work Center in Goochland …
Agency News Agency News April 12, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) wishes to thank the hundreds of in-person guests and thousands more who watched the memorial service online for VADOC K-9 Rivan. The support and attendance at the …
Agency News Agency News April 10, 2024 On Tuesday, April 2, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) lost one of its K-9s, Rivan, who was killed in the line of duty while he protected his assigned Corrections Officer, staff, and inmates at Sussex I …
Agency News Agency News April 10, 2024 Every April, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) commemorates crime victims using thoughtful and creative strategies to raise awareness about the impact of crime on our communities. The VADOC Victim …
Agency News Agency News April 05, 2024 On Tuesday, April 2, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) lost one of its K-9s, Rivan, who was killed in the line of duty while he protected his assigned Corrections Officer, staff, and inmates at Sussex I …
Agency News Agency News April 03, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is mourning the line of duty death of Rivan, a K-9 killed while heroically protecting its assigned Corrections Officer, staff, and inmates at Sussex I State Prison. On …
Agency News Agency News April 02, 2024 Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer Randy Bogle and seven probationers from the Appalachian Men’s Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) in Honaker assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry …
Agency News Agency News April 01, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections is celebrating National Second Chance Month throughout the month of April, highlighting former inmates and supervisees who have made a positive return to society. Second Chance …
Agency News Agency News April 01, 2024 A former Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer in Training (OIT) has been arrested after she was caught attempting to smuggle a cell phone and its charger into Sussex I State Prison. Former OIT Kanasia …
