VADOC Holds Lowest Recidivism Rates Due to Restrictive Housing Practices

For a second year in a row, the VADOC boasts the lowest recidivism rates in the country since the state department has taken a stance in limiting cases of long-term restrictive housing to be rare and exceptional, for the shortest possible length of time.

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U.S. Department of State & VADOC Partner on International Corrections Training

The Virginia Department of Corrections partnered with the U.S. Department of State to provide training to international corrections officials.

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Virginia DOC Honored with Energy Efficiency Award

The Virginia Department of Corrections was recently honored with a Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Award.

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