Virginia shutting 4 prisons & taking control of privately-run Lawrenceville
Citing staffing shortages, safety, and maintenance costs, VADOC announced four Virginia prison facilities will be officially closing, effective July 1, 2024.
The facilities include Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville and Stafford Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP).
At the other two facilities, Sussex II State Prison in Waverly and Haynesville Unit #17 in Richmond County, the staff have already been temporarily reassigned to neighboring facilities, Sussex I State Prison and Haynesville Correctional Center, VADOC said.
The department said it has begun working with staff to identify job placement opportunities within the agency to ensure the opportunity for continuous employment and career advancement. And VADOC said it will work diligently to ensure that everyon...
