March 06, 2021
Current active COVID-19 cases include 10 inmates and 42 VADOC staff members. Visitation and volunteer activities at all VADOC facilities are cancelled until further notice. For updated, recorded information, please call 804-887-8484. Update: Virginia Correctional Enterprises continues to manufacture both utility face masks and cleaning supplies approved by the EPA for use in combating the coronavirus, so there is no shortage... Read More
February 18, 2021
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections has administered a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 50 percent of its inmates, far outpacing the rate of CO... Read More
February 03, 2021
On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress moved to lift the ban on federal student aid – specifically, the Pell grant – for those who are incarcerated. Virgin... Read More
January 21, 2021
RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Corrections inmates who get their COVID-19 vaccine will receive free email stamps and telephone credits as well as a car... Read More
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