Parenting
Parenting
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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.
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Length of Program
Eight to 12 classes
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Eligibility
Priority given to inmates who are parents and within five years of release
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Locations Available
Disclaimer: Program availability is subject to change. For the most up to date offerings, please contact facilities or offices directly.
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Augusta Correctional Center
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Bland Correctional Center
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Buckingham Correctional Center
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Caroline Correctional Unit
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Central Virginia Correctional Unit #13
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Coffeewood Correctional Center
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Deerfield Correctional Center
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Dillwyn Correctional Center
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Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
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Green Rock Correctional Center
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Greensville Correctional Center
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Halifax Correctional Unit
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Indian Creek Correctional Center
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Keen Mountain Correctional Center
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Marion Correctional Treatment Center
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Nottoway Work Center
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Patrick Henry Correctional Unit
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Pocahontas State Correctional Center
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Red Onion State Prison
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River North Correctional Center
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Rustburg Correctional Unit
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St. Brides Correctional Center
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State Farm Correctional Center
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State Farm Work Center
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Virginia Correctional Center for Women
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