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The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is the Commonwealth’s largest state agency, employing more than 11,000 professionals across secure facilities and probation and parole offices statewide. VADOC is proud to maintain the nation’s lowest recidivism rate at 17.6%, reflecting our commitment to public safety, effective supervision, and evidence-based re-entry services.
Our mission is to ensure public safety through effective incarceration, supervision, and re-entry programs, while our vision is to be a premier correctional organization creating a safer Virginia.
VADOC’s core values are Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Learning, and Service—guiding how we support our staff, communities, and those in our care.
