Inmate Programs

• Educational Programs
  All inmates are afforded the opportunity to participate in educational programs that meet the needs of the inmate population as a whole. These programs include General Education Diploma (GED) preparation, Adult Basic Education and post-secondary educational counseling.

• Vocational Programs
  Vocational programs include computer skills training, landscape design and maintenance, food service training, and career counseling.

• Religious Services
  Private religious counseling, by the clergy of the inmates choice is conducted twice each week. The Southeastern Correctional Ministries of Hampton/Newport News also provides group Bible study and individual counseling two days each week.

• M.I.L.K.
  A structured, comprehensive program that seeks to promote positive, nurturing relationships between the children and families of incarcerated men. Classes are conducted by Healthy Families Partnership and meet once each week. Sentenced inmates with children and at least eight weeks time left to serve may register for this program which addresses male/female relationships, conflict resolution, child development, building childrens self-worth and communication skills. Inmates who attend five or more sessions of the program receive a Certificate of Completion.

• Legal Library Services
  The Inmate programs staff maintains a computerized law library. Law on Disc, which offers inmates quick and easy access to the Code of Virginia. Inmates submit written requests for research to the Inmate Programs Office, who will research all relevant codes and provide the inmate with a printed copy of the legal material.