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High School Equivalency

Academic Program

  • Description

    Adult secondary level instruction culminating when inmates pass the Virginia Department of Education-approved GED® HSE exam.

  • Length of Program

    Individually paced

  • Eligibility

    Inmates without verifiable high school diplomas or HSEs scoring at adult secondary levels 5-6 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

  • Locations Available

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

    • 010 - Administration and Organization

    • 010.1 - Virginia Department of Corrections Administration

    • 010.2 - Learning Teams

    • 010.3 - Correspondence Management and Customer Service

    • 010.4 - Operating Procedure Management

    • 010.5 - Dialogue

    • 020 - Community, Media, and Other Agency Relations

    • 020.1 - Research Conducted in DOC Units

    • 020.2 - Compact for Interstate Transfer of Inmates

    • 021.1 - Victim Services Unit

    • 021.2 - Victim Offender Dialogue

    • 022.1 - News Media Relations

    • 022.2 - Inmate and Probationer/Parolee Access to the News Media

    • 025.1 - Public Access to DOC Public Records

    • 025.2 - Public Access to DOC Property

    • 025.3 - Public Records Retention and Disposition

    • 027.1 - Volunteer Program and Internships

    • 027.3 - Community Relations

    • 030 - Authority, Inspection, and Auditing

    • 030.1 - Evidence Collection and Preservation

    • 030.2 - Internal Audit

    • 030.3 - Monitoring and Assessment of DOC Performance and Progress

    • 030.4 - Special Investigations Unit

    • 038.1 - Reporting Serious or Unusual Incidents

    • 038.3 - Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    • 038.4 - Notification of Serious Injury, Illness, or Death

    • 040 - Legal

    • 040.1 - Litigation

    • 040.2 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

    • 050 - Records and Information Management

    • 050.1 - Inmate and Probationer/Parolee Records Management

    • 050.3 - Facility Release

    • 050.4 - Reporting Daily Population

    • 050.6 - Access to Inmate and Probationer/Parolee Record Information

    • 075 - Emergency Management

    • 075.1 - Emergency Operations Plan

    • 075.2 - Continuity of Operations Plan

    • 075.3 - Emergency Services Unit

    • 075.6 - Critical Incident Management Exercises

    • 100 - Human Resources

    • 102.1 - Personnel Actions Relating to Positions

    • 102.2 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment

    • 102.3 - Background Investigation Program

    • 102.4 - Compensation

    • 102.5 - Staff Medical Screening and Physical Examination

    • 102.6 - Staff Onboarding and Orientation

    • 102.7 - Employee Records

    • 105.1 - Employee Uniforms

    • 105.2 - Employee Identification Cards

    • 105.3 - Non-uniformed Employee Dress Code

    • 110.1 - Hours of Work and Leaves of Absence

    • 110.3 - Emergency Closings

    • 110.5 - Telework

    • 135.1 - Standards of Conduct

    • 135.2 - Rules of Conduct Governing Employees Relationships with Inmates and Probationers/Parolees

    • 135.3 - Standards of Ethics and Conflict of Interest

    • 135.4 - Alcohol and Drug Testing

    • 135.5 - Workplace Violence

    • 135.6 - Use of Social Media

    • 145.1 - Probationary Period

    • 145.2 - Employee Performance Management

    • 145.3 - Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Harassment, and Workplace Civility

    • 145.4 - Employee Grievances

    • 145.5 - Critical Incident Peer Support Team

    • 150.3 - Reasonable Accommodations

    • 150.4 - Line of Duty Death or Injury

    • 150.5 - Employee Health and Wellness

    • 150.6 - Corrections Officer Career Progression Program

    • 165.1 - Professional Memberships

    • 165.2 - Employee Appreciation and Recognition

    • 165.3 -

    • 165.3 - Tuition Assistance and Educational Leave

    • 175.1 - Employee Separations

    • 175.2 - Layoffs and Reduction in Workforce

    • 200 - Financial Management and Procurement

    • 201.1 - Budget Preparation and Execution

    • 2022

    • 2023

    • 2024

    • 2025

    • 210.1 - Internal Fiscal Controls

    • 210.2 - Cash Management

    • 210.3 - Accounts Receivable

    • 210.4 - Accounts Payable Administration and Management

    • 210.6 - Reconciliation to Cardinal

    • 220.1 - Gifts and Donations

    • 220.2 - Managing and Responding to Fiscal Audits

    • 230.1 - Accounting for Fixed Assets

    • 230.2 - Materials and Supplies Inventory

    • 240.1 - Travel

    • 240.2 - Moving and Relocation Expenses

    • 250.1 - Paycheck Receipt, Distribution, and Withholding

    • 260.1 - Procurement of Goods and Services

    • 260.2 - Surplus Property

    • 260.3 - Small Purchase Charge Card Program

    • 261.2 - Property Damage and Losses

    • 261.3 - Workers' Compensation

    • 270.1 -

    • 270.1 - Grants Operation and Administration

    • 300 - Infrastructure and Environmental Management

    • 301.2 - Infrastructure and Environmental Management Unit Process Guide

    • 301.3 - Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

    • 302.1 - Environmental Management Systems

    • 302.2 - Control of Hazardous Materials

    • 302.3 - Sustainability Plan

    • 303.1 - Department Safety Functions

    • 303.2 - Fire Safety and Response Plans

    • 310 - Technology

    • 310.1 - Technology Management

    • 310.2 - Information Technology Security

    • 310.3 - Inmate/Probationers/Parolee Access to Information Technology

    • 310.4 - External Users Access Control

    • 320 - General Services

    • 320.1 - Emblems, Signs, and Flags

    • 320.3 - Recreational Use of DOC Property

    • 320.5 - Radio Communications System

    • 320.6 - Tobacco/Smoking Related Products

    • 323.1 - Vehicle Acquisition, Operation, and Maintenance

    • 325.1 - Real Property

    • 325.2 - Staff Housing and Bachelor Officers Quarters

    • 350 - Training

    • 350.1 - Training Administration

    • 350.2 - Training and Development

    • 350.3 - Firearms, Chemical Agents, and Less Lethal Training

    • 350.5 - Field Training Officer Program

    • 400 - Facility Security and Control

    • 401.1 - Development and Maintenance of Post Orders

    • 401.2 - Security Staffing

    • 401.3 - Administrative Duty Coverage

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    • 410.1 - Control Centers

    • 410.2 - Count Procedures

    • 410.3 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Movement Control

    • 411.1 - Inmate Transportation

    • 411.2 - Inmate Exchange Points

    • 420.1 - Use of Force

    • 420.2 - Use of Restraints and Management of Inmate Behavior

    • 420.4 - Corrections Crisis Intervention Team

    • 425.1 - Outside Work Assignments

    • 425.2 - Hospital Security

    • 425.3 - Inmate Use of Vehicles, Machinery, and Motorized Equipment

    • 425.4 - Management of Bed and Cell Assignments

    • 430.1 - Armory Operation and Maintenance

    • 430.2 - Tool, Culinary, and Medical Equipment Control

    • 430.3 - Key Control and Locking Devices

    • 430.4 - Perimeter Security

    • 430.5 - Facility Inspections

    • 430.6 - Body Worn Camera Equipment

    • 435.1 - Special Operations Unit

    • 435.2 - Gang and Security Threat Group Identification and Tracking

    • 435.3 - Canine Operations Unit

    • 435.4 - Extradition and Fugitive Services Unit

    • 435.5 - Electronic Technology Supervision Programs

    • 435.6 - Electronic Security Unit Operations

    • 440.3 - Administration and Monitoring of Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Telephones

    • 440.5 - Work Center Security Management

    • 440.6 - Community Corrections Facility Security Management

    • 445.1 - Screenings and Searches of Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Visitors

    • 445.2 - Facility Searches

    • 445.3 - Intensive Interdiction Operations

    • 445.4 - Screenings and Searches of Persons

    • 500 - Facility Services and Work

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Almost Home Café

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Control of Food Service Utensils, Equipment, Supplies, and Food

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Emergency Feeding

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Equipment Maintenance

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Food Preparation & Service of Meals

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Food Service Management

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Food Service Personnel

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Training Programs

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Introduction

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Inventory Control

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Menu Planning (Includes Therapeutic Diets)

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Purchasing

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Religious Diets and Special Menus

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Reports & Record Keeping

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — Sanitation & Safety

    • 500.1 - Food Services Manual — USDA Commodities

    • 520.1 - Virginia Correctional Enterprises Administration

    • 600 - Educational Services

    • 601.1 - Educational Administration and Management

    • 601.2 - Class Organization and Management

    • 601.3 - Student Orientation and Information

    • 601.4 - Educational Testing

    • 601.5 - Academic Programs

    • 601.6 - Career and Technical Education Programs

    • 700 - Health Services & Mental Health and Wellness Services

    • 701.1 - Health Services Administration

    • 701.2 - Health Services Continuous Quality Improvement Program

    • 701.3 - Health Records

    • 720.1 - Access to Health Services

    • 720.3 - Health Maintenance Program

    • 720.5 - Pharmacy Services

    • 720.6 - Dental Services

    • 720.7 - Emergency Medical Equipment and Care

    • 720.9 - Psychiatric Services

    • 730.1 - MHWS: Administration

    • 730.2 - MHWS: Screening, Assessment, and Classification

    • 730.3 - MHWS: Levels of Service

    • 730.5 - MHWS: Behavior Management

    • 730.6 - MHWS: Confidentiality

    • 735.1 - Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registration

    • 735.2 - Sex Offender Treatment Services — Institutions

    • 735.3 - Supervision of Sex Offenders in Community Corrections

    • 740.1 - Infectious Disease Control

    • 740.2 - Infectious Waste Management and Disposal

    • 750.1 - Advance Medical Directive and Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders

    • 750.2 - Transplants

    • 750.3 - Prostheses

    • 750.4 - Naloxone Administration Program

    • 800 - Inmate Management and Programs

    • 801.1 - Facility Physical Plant and Sanitation

    • 801.3 - Managing Inmates and Probationers/Parolees with Disabilities

    • 801.4 - Privileges by Security Level

    • 801.5 - Inmate Marriage Ceremonies

    • 801.6 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Services

    • 801.7 - Language Services for Limited English Proficiency

    • 802.1 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Property

    • 802.2 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Finances

    • 803.1 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Correspondence

    • 803.2 - Publications, Commercially Distributed Photographs, and Media Files

    • 803.3 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Telephone Service

    • 803.4 - Central Mail Distribution Center

    • 810.1 - Inmate Reception and Classification

    • 810.2 - Transferred Inmate Receiving and Orientation

    • 820.1 - Inmate Case Management

    • 820.2 - Inmate Re-entry Planning

    • 830.1 - Institution Classification Management

    • 830.2 - Security Level Classification

    • 830.3 - Good Time Awards

    • 830.4 - Good Time Awards for State Inmates in Local Jails

    • 830.5 - Transfers, Institution Reassignments

    • 830.6 - Inmate Keep Separate Management

    • 830.7 - Work Release Programs

    • 841.1 - Inmate Programs

    • 841.2 - Inmate Work Programs

    • 841.3 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Religious Programs

    • 841.4 - Restorative Housing Units

    • 841.5 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Substance Use Testing and Treatment Services

    • 841.6 - Recreation Programs

    • 851.1 - Visiting Privileges

    • 851.2 - Bereavement Visits

    • 851.3 - Community Re-entry Visits

    • 861.1 - Inmate Discipline

    • 864.1 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Grooming and Hygiene

    • 866.1 - Inmate Grievance Procedure

    • 866.3 - Inmate and CCAP Probationer/Parolee Legal Access

    • 900 - Supervision and Management in the Community

    • 910.1 - Probation & Parole Office/Staff Safety/Security

    • 910.2 - Probation & Parole Use of Force

    • 920.1 - Community Case Opening, Supervision, and Transfer

    • 920.4 - Interstate Transfer of Supervision

    • 920.5 - Termination of Supervision

    • 920.6 - Violation of Supervision Conditions

    • 930.1 - Community Corrections Investigations

    • 930.2 - Community Corrections Alternative Program Referral Unit

    • 940.1 - Community Residential Programs

    • 940.4 - Community Corrections Alternative Program

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    • Attachment 1: Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (Hearing Impaired Version)

    • Attachment 1: Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (Spanish Version)

    • Attachment 1: Cover Letter Sample - Authorization Order

    • Attachment 1: Energy Conservation Plan

    • Attachment 1: Guidance on Criminal Convictions

    • Attachment 1: Inmate Visitor Information Brochure Guidelines

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    • Attachment 1: Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (English Version)

    • Attachment 2: Bereavement Guide for Family and Friends

    • Attachment 2: Category I Code of Offenses

    • Attachment 2: Community Corrections Alternative Programs Pre-Admission Manual (1)

    • Attachment 2: Examples of Offenses Grouped by Level

    • Attachment 2: Inmate Visitor Information Brochure

    • Attachment 2: Institutional Property Matrix — Males

    • Attachment 2: One Year Authorization Order Template

    • Attachment 2: Water Conservation & Management Plan

    • Attachment 3: Category II Code of Offenses

    • Attachment 3: Central Visitation Unit Decline Notification

    • Attachment 3: Indefinite Authorization Order - Template

    • Attachment 3: Institutional Property Matrix — Females

    • Attachment 3: VADOC 5-Year Strategic Energy Management Plan (EnMP)

    • Attachment 4: Community Corrections Alternative Programs Property Matrix — Males

    • Attachment 4: Guide to Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries with Inmates

    • Attachment 4: Video Visitation Inmate Eligibility

    • Attachment 5: Community Corrections Alternative Programs Property Matrix — Females

    • Attachment 5: Disciplinary Appeal Instructions

    • Attachment 5: Inmate Grievance Procedure Notification

    • Attachment 5: Video Visitation Visitor Centers

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    • Attachment 6: Authorized Personal Property — Offenders Received From Jails

    • Attachment 6: Enhanced Sanctions Guide

    • Attachment 6: Video Visitation Rules and Dress Code

    • Attachment 7: Master Religious Calendar

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    • Form 4: Minor Visitor Notarized Statement

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    • Form 4: Volunteer and Intern Agreement

    • Form 5: Video Visiting List

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    • More than 400 VADOC Students Earned High School Equivalency (HSE) in 2023

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    • Substance Abuse – Outpatient

    • Substance Abuse – Recovery Maintenance

    • Substance Abuse – Recovery Route

    • Substance Abuse – Relapse Prevention

    • Substance Abuse 12-Step

    • Substance Abuse Disorder: CCAP-HD AMD/PMD, Phase 1-3

    • Substance Abuse: Intensive Opioid Recovery Program

    • SUD: Criminal Conduct & Substance Use Treatment for Women in Correctional Settings

    • SUD: Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Substance Use

    • Suffolk

    • Suspect Charged with Contraband Offenses at VADOC Prison

    • Suspect With Contraband Taken into Custody at VADOC Facility

    • Suspects Indicted in Virginia Department of Corrections Facility Deaths

    • Sussex I State Prison

    • Sussex I State Prison

    • Sussex I State Prison Correctional Team Members, Infraction-Free Inmates Treated to Fish Fry

    • Taylor Breean Griffith

    • Tazewell

    • Temporary Locks at Sussex Prison Complex Verified Safe, VADOC in Compliance with All Requirements

    • The Challenge Program

    • The Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates Its Educators

    • The Virginia Department of Corrections Recognizes Probation and Parole Officers’ Week

    • Thinking For a Change

    • Thinking for a Change – Booster Sessions

    • Thinking for a Change – Peer Support

    • Third Session of TEDx Event at Green Rock Correctional Center Now Streaming

    • Thomas Brooks

    • Three Arrested in Large Scale VADOC Drug Investigation at Indian Creek Correctional Center

    • Three Arrested, More Than $300,000 in Drugs Seized in Multi-Agency Investigation into Smuggling at Greensville Correctional Center

    • Three Arrested, More than $80,000 in Drugs Seized Following VADOC Investigation at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women

    • Time Computation

    • Topical Seminars

    • Transitional Women’s Work Release (TWWR)

    • Trauma Informed Care Programs

    • Traumatic Stress and Resilience

    • Trial Date Set for Inmate Who Escaped Custody in 2023

    • Two New Videos Highlight VADOC’s Commitment to Second Chance Hiring

    • Two Video Projects Produced for VADOC Win Emmy Awards

    • Types of Supervision

    • Upholstery

    • Uplift

    • VADOC Agribusiness Program Featured on Virginia Farm Bureau TV Show

    • VADOC Aims to Hire More Veterans

    • VADOC Announces Lowest Recidivism Rate in More Than 20 Years

    • VADOC Announces Memorial Service Details for Heroic K-9 Rivan

    • VADOC Announces New Centralized Mail Distribution Center

    • VADOC Announces Online Form for Employers to Request Federal Bond for Convicted Job Seekers

    • VADOC Announces Online Volunteer Application Process Open for Several Roles Across Virginia

    • VADOC Announces Results of Halloween Safety Efforts Led by Probation & Parole Districts

    • VADOC Announces Results of Large Drug/Contraband Shakedown at Greensville Correctional Center

    • VADOC Applauds Indictments Related to the Violent Killing of K-9 Rivan and Assault of Officer

    • VADOC Assumes Operations at Lawrenceville Correctional Center

    • VADOC Celebrates and Recognizes National Nurses Week

    • VADOC Celebrates Correctional Officers' Week

    • VADOC Celebrates Correctional Officers’ Week

    • VADOC Celebrates First Hire From Program Designed to Help Service Members Gain Employment

    • VADOC Celebrates National Corrections Officers Week

    • VADOC Celebrates Probation and Parole Officers Across the Commonwealth

    • VADOC Celebrates Recipients of Inaugural “VADOC Valor Awards” for Their Courage in Face of Adversity

    • VADOC Centralized Mail Unit Stops Flow of Drugs/Contraband into Facilities

    • VADOC Committed to Hiring Veterans as United States Celebrates 70th Veterans Day

    • VADOC Conducts “Operation Jingle Bells”

    • VADOC Conducts Drug and Contraband Shakedown at Lawrenceville Correctional Center

    • VADOC Conducts Intensive Interdiction Operation at Indian Creek Correctional Center

    • VADOC Congratulates First Inmates to Become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists at a Virginia Correctional Facility

    • VADOC Continues to Provide Flood Relief to Affected Areas

    • VADOC Debuts Impactful Video Series “All Rise with Director Dotson”

    • VADOC Director Harold W. Clarke to Retire Following 13 Years in Commonwealth

    • VADOC Director Harold W. Clarke to Retire Following 13 Years in Commonwealth (1)

    • VADOC Employee Arrested After Intelligence Leads to Contraband Search

    • VADOC Engages with Youth for National Reading Month

    • VADOC Expands Medication Assisted Treatment Program

    • VADOC Facilities & District Offices Donate School Supplies Statewide

    • VADOC Facilities and Districts Give Back for Thanksgiving

    • VADOC Facilities and Offices Donate Thousands of Dollars in School Supplies Across Virginia

    • VADOC Facilities Find Unique Ways to Recognize Correctional Officers During Correctional Officers Week

    • VADOC Finds Contraband on Female Contractor after Body Scan at Indian Creek Correctional Center

    • VADOC Firefighters Join VDOF to Control Wildfires

    • VADOC First Corrections System to Pilot State-of-the-Art Drug and Contraband Detection Scanner from ScanTech

    • VADOC Food Operations Mobilization Unit Showcases Emergency Response Capabilities

    • VADOC Highlights Giving Efforts Across Virginia This Holiday Season

    • VADOC Honors Those Who Served for Memorial Day

    • VADOC Hosts Delegation from Morocco in Partnership with U.S. Department of State

    • VADOC Hosts Multi-Agency Drill at Greensville Correctional Center

    • VADOC Inmate Charged with Solicitation for Murder Plot Targeting Agency Staff Members

    • VADOC Inmates Work to Improve Parks, Office Space in Petersburg

    • VADOC Innovates CCAP Programs with New Recovery Court Pathway Initiative

    • VADOC Intelligence Leads to Drugs Found Inside Suspect’s Body

    • VADOC Intelligence Leads to Suspected Drug Seizure During Visitation at Prison

    • VADOC Investigating Death of Inmate at Red Onion State Prison

    • VADOC Investigating the Stabbing of Two Corrections Officers by Inmate

    • VADOC Investigation Leads to Suspected Drug Seizure, Charges

    • VADOC Kicks off Second Chance Month with Powerful Gun Violence Video

    • VADOC Launches Tipline to Prevent Flow of Drugs and Contraband into Facilities

    • VADOC Looks to Hire More Veterans

    • VADOC Makes Fall Ball “Dance and Glow”

    • VADOC Marks Second Chance Month, Announces Virtual Series Every Thursday in April

    • VADOC Marks Second Chance Month, Launches “Second Chance Stories” Video Series

    • VADOC Mental Health Program Becomes Inaugural Site for Criminal Justice-Mental Health Learning Sites Program

    • VADOC Most Wanted List

    • VADOC Mourns K-9 Killed by MS-13 Gang Members While Protecting Officer

    • VADOC Officer, Fallen K9 Partner Honored by National Law Enforcement Organization

    • VADOC Partners with Danville Community College to Enhance Career and Technical Education for Incarcerated Individuals

    • VADOC Partners with The Messages Project to Connect Inmates to Their Children

    • VADOC Peer Recovery Specialist Initiative Mentoring Colorado, Wyoming DOCs

    • VADOC Prepared for Summer Temperatures

    • VADOC Probation & Parole Offices Working to Ensure Safe Halloween for Virginia Children

    • VADOC Probation & Parole Offices Working to Ensure Safe Halloween for Virginia Children

    • VADOC Probation and Parole Districts Across Virginia Celebrate National Night Out with Their Communities

    • VADOC Probation and Parole Offices Report Good Numbers for Halloween

    • VADOC Provides Storm Recovery Assistance, Thousands of Meals in Southwest Virginia

    • VADOC Provides Water During City of Richmond Outage

    • VADOC Receives $1.2 Million in Funding to Address Substance Use Disorder

    • VADOC Recognizes Employee Health and Wellness Week

    • VADOC Releases New Video Highlighting That “Recovery is Possible” for Inmates Facing Substance Use Disorder

    • VADOC Releases Second Episode of “All Rise with Director Dotson”

    • VADOC Releases Videos Highlighting Featured Careers within the Department

    • VADOC Sees 39% Increase in Students Earning High School Equivalency in 2024

    • VADOC Showcases Giving Spirit Across Virginia

    • VADOC Spotlights Recent Achievements, Outreach, and Partnerships at Greensville Correctional Center

    • VADOC Supports Crime Victims

    • VADOC Supports Crime Victims

    • VADOC Supports Crime Victims — Department co-hosting April 15th Show of Support event in Richmond

    • VADOC Thanks Those Who Attended, Watched K-9 Rivan Memorial Service

    • VADOC Unveils “Education on the Move” Mobile Welding Trailer for Correctional Education Students

    • VADOC Unveils New Literacy Program for Correctional Education Students

    • VADOC Visitor Arrested Following Attempt to Smuggle Contraband into Inmate Graduation

    • VADOC Wins Fourth STAR Award at Southern Legislative Conference

    • VADOC, Partner Agencies Complete Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Bland Correctional Center

    • VADOC, Partner Agencies Complete Full-Scale Field Training Exercise at State Farm Correctional Center

    • VADOC’s Centralized Mail Unit Seizes Drugs Mailed to Inmate at Red Onion State Prison

    • VADOC’s Green Rock Correctional Center Hosts TEDx Event, First of its Kind in Virginia Prison

    • VADOC’s Greensville Correctional Center Now Home to Innovative Substance Use Disorder Program

    • VADOC/James River Horse Foundation’s Open Barn Event Attracts Dozens

    • VALORS

    • Veteran's Program

    • Veteran's Support Group

    • Veterans Resources

    • Victim Compensation

    • Victim Impact – Listen and Learn

    • Victim Restitution

    • Victim Services

    • Victim-Centered Programs

    • Video Visitation

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Central Virginia Correctional Unit

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Deerfield, Pocahontas State correctional centers in April

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Greensville Correctional Center

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Lunenburg and Indian Creek Correctional Centers

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Patrick Henry Correctional Unit

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at State Farm Correctional Center

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at State Farm Work Center

    • Video Visitation Access Expanding at Sussex 1 State Prison and Cold Springs Correctional Unit

    • Virginia Beach

    • Virginia Bonding Program

    • Virginia Correctional Enterprises

    • Virginia Correctional Center for Women

    • Virginia Correctional Enterprises Delivers Amazing Results for Virginia

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Announces Closure of Four Facilities to Enhance Public Safety

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates Correctional Officers’ Week

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates National Nurses Week

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Debuts New Victim Notification Tool

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9 McKenny to Get Donation of Body Armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Anette, Chulligan, Cody, Hondo, PI, Elvis, Vico, and Tosca get donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Anette, Chulligan, Cody, Hondo, PI, Elvis, Vico, and Tosca have received donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Anubis, Ben, Cash, Farron, Micky, Rio, Speedy, and Tango to get donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Arless, Brix, Chief, Gunner, Marco, Owen, Stryker, Teunis, and Yellow to get donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Chako, Cyrus, Doc, Eros, Faro, Gus, Hector, Jeff, Max, Tommy, and Woodrow to get donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Diego, Orco, Titus, and Tyson to get donation of body armor

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Masking Policy Update

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Prepares for Summer Temperatures

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Prepares for Summer Temperatures

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Recognizes Probation and Parole Officers

    • Virginia Department of Corrections Responds to Inaccurate Coverage, Skewed Reporting

    • Virginia DOC Completing Prisoner Transfer from Lawrenceville Correctional Center, Renovation to Begin

    • Virginia Employment Commission Training for Incarcerated

    • Virginia Serious and Violent Offender Reentry (VASAVOR)

    • Virginia’s Recidivism Rate Remains Among Nation’s Lowest

    • Virtual Visitation Capabilities Expanding at Two VADOC Facilities

    • Visitation

    • Visitation Application

    • Visitation Temporarily Unavailable

    • Visiting an Inmate

    • Visitors Arrested Following Seizure of Handgun, Drugs, and Other Contraband at VADOC Facility

    • Volunteering/Contractors/Interns

    • Wallens Ridge Staff Organizes Special Needs Fall Ball

    • Wallens Ridge State Prison

    • Wallens Ridge State Prison

    • Wallens Ridge State Prison Inmate Dies Following Attack by Another Inmate

    • Warsaw

    • Web Policy

    • Web-based Substance Abuse Program

    • Website Technology

    • Welding

    • Western

    • Western Regional Office

    • Williamsburg

    • Winchester

    • Wise Correctional Unit

    • Woman Indicted in Escape of Inmate Naseem I. Roulack

    • Women’s Empowerment

    • Wytheville

    • Yoga

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