Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  Newly released recidivism data from the Virginia Department ...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Newly released recidivism data from the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) demonstrates that effective educational programming can provide a proven path home for inmates across the Commonwealth. New data from the VADOC shows: The 1,500 State Responsible inmates released during FY2020 who had completed a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course at a VADOC facility had a lower recidivism rate (9.5%) than the overa...  Read More — Newly released recidivism data from the Virginia Department ...

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  VADOC Prepared for Summer Temperatures

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its corrections team and more than 22,000 in...  Read More — VADOC Prepared for Summer Temperatures

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  Virginia Leads United States with Lowest Recidivism Rate, La...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson today announced that Virginia’s latest 17.6% recidivism rate is the lowest in t...  Read More — Virginia Leads United States with Lowest Recidivism Rate, La...

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  Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Dzipo, Eda, Elly, Jar...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Virginia Department of Corrections, VA, K9s Dzipo, Eda, Elly, Jarno, Ricki, and Thor will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a ...  Read More — Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Dzipo, Eda, Elly, Jar...