“Virginia’s consistently low recidivism rates demonstrate our commitment to evidence-based re-entry. We want everyone in our custody and under our supervision to make the best possible return to society,” VADOC Director Chad Dotson said
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is marking April as National Second Chance Month, a celebration of former inmates and supervisees who have successfully reintegrated into society after their incarceration.
This observance underscores the significance of re-entry programs and the support necessary for individuals to make a positive return to their communities, VADOC said in a news release.
Throughout the month, the VADOC is spotlighting its commitment to evidence-based re-entry services, which include an array of programs ranging from educational offerings to various other resources aimed at facilitating the smooth transition of individuals from incarceration back into society.
“At the Virginia Department of Corrections, re-entry begins at sentencing,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. “Virginia’s consistently low recidivism rates demonstrate our commitment to evidence-based re-entry. We want everyone in our custody and under our supervision to make the best possible return to society.”
A key feature of this year’s celebration is the launch of a video series titled “Second Chance Stories.” This series showcases individuals sharing their personal re-entry experiences in their own words, providing a platform for former inmates to convey their journeys of transformation and reintegration. The videos are available for public viewing on the VADOC’s official YouTube channel.