November 24, 2020
Current active COVID-19 cases include 396 offenders and 114 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. Latest Update: Virginia Correctional Enterprises manufactures both utility face masks and cleaning supplies approved by the EPA for use in combating the coronavirus, so there is no shortage of... Read More
November 16, 2020
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections continues to aggressively test inmates and staff for COVID-19 and has taken steps toward soon being able... Read More
November 02, 2020
In early 2012, Ed Higgins suffered a devastating loss. Already incarcerated and frustrated with himself, he learned that his best friend had di... Read More
September 23, 2020
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections has taken major steps to manage the COVID-19 outbreak at Deerfield Correctional Center and reduce the sp... Read More
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