The Virginia House Public Safety Committee voted 21-0 on Friday to advance a bill restricting private management of prisons ...

In a remarkable demonstration of support for our four-legged heroes, the Virginia Department of Corrections K9s — Anubis, Ben ...

The Inmate Safety Agreement distributed at Red Onion State Prison offers fish fries and movies for prisoners who don’t harm ...

A Newport News woman has been arrested after she was caught trying to smuggle drugs valued at $75,000 into Haynesville ...

When our probation officers can perform at their best, they serve as counselors and mentors to actually prevent future crime ...

An inmate’s family member was arrested after officials said she admitted to attempting to smuggle drugs into an inmate graduation at Haynesville Correctional Center in Richmond County.

NaphCare, Inc., a leading correctional healthcare company, is proud to announce completion of full implementation of TechCare for the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) across 10 prisons ...

A juvenile correctional center underwent a revolt this weekend as teens allegedly tried to take over a housing unit.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is investigating a reported fire and "incident" at the Bon Air Correctional ...

Inmates were evacuated from a housing unit at State Farm Correctional Center following a report of a “loud bang” from the unit’s air conditioning system and reports of smoke.

A Democratic-controlled Senate panel on Monday swiftly blocked multiple Republican-backed measures aimed at tightening ...

Virginia should expand higher education in prisons and jails as a public safety and workforce development strategy, the ...