Virginia Prisons Accountability Committee: What systemic failures are leading to excessive deaths in Virginia's prisons, and is there sufficient oversight to prevent future tragedies?

Monday, November 18, 2024

What systemic failures are leading to excessive deaths in Virginia's prisons, and is there sufficient oversight to prevent future tragedies?

VPM

In the past decade, Virginia's state-run prisons have seen over a dozen homicides. Additionally, hundreds of inmates have suffered serious injuries or died from causes like suicide and drug overdose. Given these circumstances, the public should be aware of the significant challenges facing the state's prison system and advocate for reforms to improve inmate safety and well-being.

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