Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  VADOC Celebrates Correctional Officers Week

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) honors Correctional Officers who serve Virginia’s prisons, correctional centers, and Community Corrections Alternative Programs, promoting long-term and lasting public safety in communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Abigail D. Spanberger has proclaimed May 4-9, 2026 as Correctional Officers Week, honoring the correctional officers serving the Commonw...  Read More — vadoc.Utils.StringHelper.(mainNews.Value("headline").Trim(), 60)

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  VADOC Adds 162 Visitation Tables to Facilities Across the Co...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters today announced 162 additional in-person visitation tables have been adde...  Read More — VADOC Adds 162 Visitation Tables to Facilities Across the Co...

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  VADOC Celebrates the Success of Intensive Reentry Program

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  As the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) celebrates Second Chance Month, the agency celebrates the continued success of its Intensive ...  Read More — VADOC Celebrates the Success of Intensive Reentry Program

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  Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women Hosts Inspirational T...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partner Proximity for Justice hosted a TEDx event featuring more than 40 speakers Wednesday ...  Read More — Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women Hosts Inspirational T...