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Shawn Weneta

Coverage of Shawn Weneta in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 09:25 UTCMost recent: Aug 10 · 09:27 UTC
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Abigail Spanbergerperson2Virginia Department of Correctionsorganization2Red Onion State Prisonplace2Governor's Community Partnership Council On Correctionsorganization1Angel DeJesusperson1Virginia Department of Juvenile Justiceorganization1Prison Policy Initiativeorganization1Governor’s Community Partnership Council on Correctionsorganization1Stanley Meadorperson1prison reformstopic1solitary confinementtopic1
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  • CRIMEAug 10 · 09:27 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Governor seeks participants for new corrections council to help shape Va. prison reforms

    Governor Abigail Spanberger is assembling an 18-person Community Partnership Council On Corrections to shape reforms for Virginia's prisons. This council will include formerly incarcerated people and representatives from various organizations like criminal justice and faith-based groups. The initiative aims to address persistent challenges within facilities such as Red Onion State Prison, including concerns about understaffing and allegations of racism.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 09:25 UTCVIRGINIA 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.