Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  VADOC Expanding Intensive Reentry Program to Red Onion...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters today announced that the agency is expanding its successful Intensive Reentry Program (IRP) to Red Onion State Prison. The IRP will launch at the facility on July 13, 2026. IRPs are currently in operation at 14 facilities across the Department. Expanding to a higher-security facility such as Red Onion will address a significant need for additional reentry...  Read More — vadoc.Utils.StringHelper.(featuredNews.Value("headline").Trim(), 60)

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  VADOC Honors Those Who Served for Memorial Day

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) took time this Memorial Day to remember those who served and gave their lives serving in the...  Read More — VADOC Honors Those Who Served for Memorial Day

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  VADOC Celebrates National Police Week 2026

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) honors and recognizes National Police Week, celebrated May 10-16, 2026.  The VADOC thanks its...  Read More — VADOC Celebrates National Police Week 2026

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  Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates National...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes and celebrates National Nurses Week from May 6-12, 2026. The VADOC thanks all of the...  Read More — Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates National...