POLITICSVIRGINIA MERCURY
Spanberger unveils reformed practices for Va. prisons and council on corrections
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the creation of the Governor’s Community Partnership Council On Corrections to address issues in Virginia prisons. The council includes advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and formerly incarcerated individuals. Recent reforms under Spanberger’s administration have reduced use of force and lockdowns in state prisons.
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