Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  VADOC Releases Third Episode of “All Rise with Director Dots...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is pleased to release its third episode of “All Rise with Director Dotson,” featuring VADOC Statewide Peer Recovery Specialist Coordinator Si’Andra Lewis. In this 30-minute conversation, Lewis shared her journey with VADOC Director Chad Dotson. She shared her past struggles with Substance Use Disorder, her recovery, and how she transitioned to working for the Department as a Peer...  Read More — VADOC Releases Third Episode of “All Rise with Director Dots...

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  Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) Reduces Cost of VADOC V...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and children impacted by the incarceration of ...  Read More — Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) Reduces Cost of VADOC V...

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  Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Pablo and Rebel to ge...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Viriginia Department of Corrections, VA, K9s Pablo and Rebel will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from...  Read More — Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Pablo and Rebel to ge...

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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 prov...  Read More — Newly released recidivism data from the Virginia Department ...