Official account for the Virginia Department of Corrections

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Christopher Willars previously incarcerated in the Virginia Department of Corrections, visited Dillwyn Correctional Center in support of the facility’s anti-gun violence initiative. Sharing the importance of focusing, positive choices, and chances that await them after release.
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Congratulations to the 34 latest P.E.A.C.E. (Peace through Education, Activism in the Community while striving for Excellence) graduates at Lawrenceville Correctional Center. Congratulations to all graduates of this impactful program.
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Jun 12
Congratulations to our newest grads. VADOC celebrates our recent Basic Skills for Probation & Parole class, which graduated on June 5.
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Jun 12
Virginia Department of Corrections, VA - K9 Louis will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Read more here:ow.ly/vncp50Zb6Mj
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Jun 12
Next week, VADOC will be holding multiple hiring events throughout the area. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below. More information can be found on our website: vadoc.virginia.gov/career-op…
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Jun 11
Deputy Chief Crystal Rife has spent 27 years with the Virginia Department of Corrections bettering her community. She and her team are always thinking of creative, innovative ways to help those in her community who need it, from probationers and beyond.
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Jun 11
Congratulations to these Inside Out dad graduates at Lawrenceville Correctional Center. The facility hosted the graduation and family reunification event on May 30. Graduates, their children, and family members spent quality time together coloring, playing board games, and more.
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Jun 10
Christopher Willars visited Dillwyn Correctional Center to support the facility’s anti-gun violence initiative. Sharing his story of resilience, he encouraged the Cognitive Community Intensive Reentry Program to stay focused, make positive choices, and prepare for success.
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Jun 10
Take a look at the latest project from the Baskerville Correctional Center Masonry Class! Students recently completed a beautiful front entryway and mini fountain, showcasing their hard work and craftsmanship.
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Jun 9
Congratulations to the probationers at Brunswick Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) who received their General Educational Development (GED) on Friday. We thank all who attended this special ceremony.
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Jun 9
VADOC will be holding a hiring event on June 16 at our Academy for Staff Development. 🗺️Crozier, VA 🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️
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Jun 8
Appalachian Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) probationers enjoyed an incentive fishing trip to Wise Correctional Unit (CU) after they completed Phase 3 of Spectrum and maintained clean drug screens. We thank the Wise CU team and congrats to those on the trip.
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Jun 8
Tomorrow, VADOC will be holding a hiring event tomorrow, June 9, in Emporia, VA. 🗺️Emporia, VA 🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️
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Jun 8
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Corrections team members were proud to complete the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run during tonight’s Special Olympics Virginia Opening Ceremony. We’re honored to support these athletes and our public safety partners. Good luck to all competitors!
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Jun 7
In Case You Missed It: Cognitive Counselor Shelby Hayes sees the many different career opportunities at VADOC. She personally loves coming back to work day after day because she finds her job rewarding. Seeing the difference her work makes resonates deeply with Shelby!
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Jun 7
In Case You Missed It: Two unexpected visitors stopped by our Operations and Logistics Unit (OLU) earlier today. Find the full story on our Facebook page: facebook.com/virginiacorrect…
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Jun 6
District 2, Norfolk Probation & Parole joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia with the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, Norfolk Police Department, Old Dominion University Police, and Norfolk State Police. We thank our District 2 team for their support.
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Jun 6
Wesley R. Diggs, Gang Unit Assistant Chief, recently represented the Department of Corrections as he presented at the 2026 Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Conference on Violent Crime. His participation showcased the Department’s commitment to in public safety.
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Jun 6
Corrections team members were proud to complete the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run during tonight’s Special Olympics Virginia Opening Ceremony. We’re honored to support these outstanding athletes and our public safety partners. Good luck to all competitors!
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Jun 5
District 35, Manassas, Probation and Parole participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, running over 5 miles in support. We thank District 35 for their participation.
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