VADOC

Official account for the Virginia Department of Corrections

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Today is National Intern Day and we're taking this moment to shout out our incredible 2026 interns!

These folks answered the call of public safety this summer and their work with the Department has been invaluable. Kudos to our 2026 interns!

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District 36, Alexandria Probation & Parole celebrated Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week with movies and a special luncheon.

We thank District 36 for taking the time to recognize the hard work and efforts of our probation & parole officers.

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VADOC will be holding a hiring event on August 6 at the Nottoway Emergency Squad Building.

🗺️Crewe, VA
🕛9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We will be hiring Corrections Officers for the facilities listed below ⬇️

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District 43 Probation & Parole and the Black Diamond Re-Entry Council hosted a highly successful Re-entry Resource Fair at Southwest Virginia Community College.

We thank District 43 and all our community partners for making the event a remarkable success.

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In Case You Missed It:

Coffeewood Canines is a program where incarcerated individuals who are selected to serve as handlers train dogs from the Orange County Animal Shelter to prepare them for their furever homes. To date, more than 100 dogs have found their furever home.

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Keen Mountain Correctional Center hosted a special Career Progression ceremony honoring their newest Master Corrections Officers.

VADOC congratulates these public servants on their career progression. Stay tuned for more throughout the week.

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VADOC will be holding a hiring event on August 3 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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Franklin Mayor Paul Kaplan honored the corrections team at District 42, Franklin Probation & Parole in recognition of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.

We thank Mayor Kaplan for joining our celebration and District 42 for all their hard work.

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Chief Deputy Director Jermiah Fitz stopped by District 1, Richmond Probation & Parole to celebrate the corrections team during Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.

We thank Chief Deputy Director Fitz and District 1 for honoring our Probation & Parole Officers.

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Please see the following video from Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters as we launch an exciting video series, VADOC 365. Videos are out each and every day, starting soon.

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Coffeewood Canines is a program where incarcerated individuals who are selected to serve as handlers train dogs from the Orange County Animal Shelter to prepare them for their furever homes. To date, more than 100 dogs have found their furever home thanks to Coffeewood Canines!

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Red Onion and Wallens Ridge State Prison brought a basket full of snacks and stress relief items along with a beautiful card that details theVirginia Department of Corrections and their appreciation for their local probation officers at District 18, Norton Probation & Parole.

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Check us out on Instagram!

Stay updated on the most recent and exciting projects and events around the state. 💙💜

Follow @virginiacorrections or click the link here: https://t.co/R4TyCiFQSN

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Round of applause for DELTA 26-47!👏

VADOC welcomes the newest Basic Corrections Officers graduating class!

Are you interested in starting your career with VADOC? Learn more at👉https://t.co/H0NGdF2Scc

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Deputy Director for Community Corrections Marcus Elam visited District 8, South Boston Probation and Parole during Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week to discuss the vision and the future of Community Corrections.

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Patrick Houston, also known by his stage name, “Project Pat” visited Deerfield Correctional Complex, speaking with and performing for incarcerated individuals in attendance.

We thank Mr. Houston again for speaking with the Deerfield population.

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Chief Deputy Director Jeremiah Fitz visited staff at District 8, South Boston, to recognize their hard work and contributions as we continue to celebrate Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.

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District 32, Henrico Probation & Parole’s celebration of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week included on-site food trucks.

Staff could grab lunch from a truck serving Mexican dishes, or another food truck serving American favorites.

Thank you to our D32 team!

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It's National Be a Good Teammate Day. We say “We Are One," which helps us work together for the common goal of public safety for people all across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our good teammates serve the people around them selflessly. Check out some good teammates in action!

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Governor Abigail D. Spanberger has proclaimed July 19 to 25, 2026, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week in Virginia.

Read the proclamation on the Governor’s website: https://t.co/QQ2Hj4mhu3

Thank you to our dedicated Probation & Parole team members!