Virginia’s Low Recidivism Rate Remains Among Nation’s Best
The Virginia Department of Corrections has again achieved one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation.
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VADOC Reaches Out to Hire More Veterans
As America takes a moment on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our great country, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) would like to remind our military veterans that VADOC values our veterans and their families—and they are committed to supporting them with employment opportunities.
Virginia Correctional Center Transfers Inmates as Revamp Begins
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is completing the transfer of over 200 inmates from Lawrenceville Correctional Center today.
Virginia DOC Passes Locking Inspection with Flying Colors
The temporary locking arrangements at Sussex I and Sussex II State Prisons installed by the Virginia Department of Corrections passed a surprise inspection and were proven safe by the Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (VSFMO) last week.
Innovative Testing Helps Virginia DOC Control COVID
For the last year, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has used an innovative practice as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic: studying wastewater samples at 40 of its facilities.
Video Visits Connect Virginia Inmates with Family During COVID
Inmates housed in Virginia’s state prisons and institutions have stayed connected with friends and family through video visitation while the Virginia DOC, along with the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rest of the country, took measures to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus more than a year ago.
Virginia DOC Reaches Big PPE Milestone
The Virginia Department of Corrections has delivered more than a million units of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its institutions and offices since March 2020, when the department first began monitoring PPE inventory and distribution.
Virginia DOC Moves Toward Faster COVID Testing
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) continues to aggressively test inmates and staff for COVID-19 and has taken steps toward soon being able to acquire test results in minutes as opposed to days.
Virginia DOC Strives to Beat the Summer Heat
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has been making preparations to keep inmates and staff safe during the extreme temperatures that can occur during the summer months.
Virginia DOC Mobilizes Against COVID-19
There were still no known cases of COVID-19 among offenders in Virginia’s prisons as of March 12, and the Department of Corrections is doing what it can to keep it that way.