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Parenting

Cognitive Program
  • Description

    The goal of this curriculum is to enhance parent-child relationships and strengthen families. Inmates learn basic parenting skills like how to communicate more effectively, realistic expectations of children, appropriate anger and stress management, alternative discipline methods, work toward a healthy self-esteem and how to build their child’s self- esteem. Staff members assist in building bridges to communication and reunification with the inmates’ children and their families.

  • Length of Program

    Eight to 12 classes

  • Eligibility

    Priority given to inmates who are parents and within five years of release

  • Locations Available

    Disclaimer: Program availability is subject to change. For the most up to date offerings, please contact facilities or offices directly.

    • Augusta Correctional Center

    • Bland Correctional Center

    • Buckingham Correctional Center

    • Caroline Correctional Unit

    • Central Virginia Correctional Unit #13

    • Coffeewood Correctional Center

    • Deerfield Correctional Center

    • Dillwyn Correctional Center

    • Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

    • Green Rock Correctional Center

    • Greensville Correctional Center

    • Halifax Correctional Unit

    • Indian Creek Correctional Center

    • Keen Mountain Correctional Center

    • Marion Correctional Treatment Center

    • Nottoway Work Center

    • Patrick Henry Correctional Unit

    • Pocahontas State Correctional Center

    • Red Onion State Prison

    • River North Correctional Center

    • Rustburg Correctional Unit

    • St. Brides Correctional Center

    • State Farm Correctional Center

    • State Farm Work Center

    • Virginia Correctional Center for Women

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