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Red Onion’s Bold Reentry Program | Richmond News
Virginia’s Department of Corrections is rolling out a groundbreaking Intensive Reentry Program at Red Onion State Prison — a maximum-security facility where such initiatives are rare. Designed to equip inmates with job skills and community support, the “Cognitive Community” model emphasizes accountability, structure, and emotional intelligence to break cycles of recidivism. This bold move follows serious past issues at Red Onion, including disruptive lockdowns and a state investigation, and aligns with broader statewide reforms aimed at safer reintegration and stronger communities. Listen in…
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