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This guide was put together to provide resources for prisoners in VA,
Virginia Prison family members and loved ones of prisoners and prison activists.
Hopefully, it will be a useful tool for folks incarcerated and also help
connect the many organizations and groups that are working for change.
Directory Action ! This is the first edition of the VA Directory Action. Please feel free to
make suggestions and corrections. Your input is greatly desired and
appreciated.
To obtain a copy of this guide please write to
Book ‘Em
PO Box 71357
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
bookem@keromail.com
412-802-8575
As of December 2005 this guide is free to anyone in VA on request. If
It is also Free to family members of VA prisoners that live out of state.
For anyone out of state, please send $1. Stamps are accepted. Please let
us know if you first need prior approval to receive this publication and if
so a self addressed stamped envelope would be helpful although not
necessary.
People in prison! Please only call collect numbers that specify they
accept collect calls.
This guide was put together by FedUp!, Resource
Information and Help For the Disadvantaged and
A Resource Guide for Prisoners and Book ‘Em.
Prison Advocates of Virginia
2421 Ivy Road, Suite 301 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Provides legal services to attorneys working on death-penalty cases.
LOCAL LAW PROJECTS Virginia Law Foundation 700 East Main Street, Suite 1501
Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 648-0112
Virginia Legal Aid Society 513 Church Street
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER 201 West Broad Street, PO Box 6058 Lynchburg, VA 24505-6058 (804) 528-4722
Suite 302 Richmond, Virginia 23220 Tel: 804 - 782 – 9430 Virginia Post-Conviction Assistance Project PO Box 506
ACLU of Virginia 6 North Sixth St., Suite 400 Richmond, VA Richmond, VA 23204 – 0506 (804) 643 - 6845
23219-2419 (804) 644-8022 Selected litigation limited to state prison facilities University of Virginia Law School Pro Bono Criminal Project
and county jails. No direct referrals.
580 Massie Road Room 158D Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-1789
Virginia Indigent Defense Coalition 700 East Main St. Mid-Atlantic Juvenile Defender Center (MAJDC),
Suite 1510 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 343-1712 FAX: (804) www.law.richmond.edu/majdc. Located at the University fo Richmond
343-7124 email: bedwards@vidcoalition.org The Virginia Indigent School of Law, the MAJDC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to
change the culture of juvenile justice by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense and
Defense Coalition (VIDC) believes that all people, whatever their financial
promoting justice for all children in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Puerto RIco,
circumstances, are entitled to fair trials and equal justice. VIDC also believes that the
Virginia and West Virginia. We are a regional affiliate of the National Juvenile
public interest is best served by a criminal justice system that operates reliably to
convict the guilty and protect the innocent. VIDC‟s mission is to realize these ideals Defender Center in Washington, D.C. MAJDC/University of Richmond
by improving the quality of defense for Virginia citizens unable to afford a lawyer. School of Law University of Richmond, VA 23173 Law Alumni and
Alan J. Chaset, Esq. 910 King St., Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Development Programs 289-8028 Law Library 289-8637 Law Review
(703) 683-3375 Post-convictions representation of federal criminal 289-8873
defendants.
Alderson Legal Assistance Program Washington and Lee School of
Law Contact: C. Elizabeth Belmont Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-8560 Legal assistance to inmates at FCP Alderson. Assistance NATIONAL LAW PROJECTS
regarding convictions and sentences, conditions of confinement, parole, immigration
issues, and civil problems. Direct referrals when appropriate. AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION- Death Penalty Representation
Legal Aid Justice Center 1000 Preston Ave., Suite A Project Contact: Elisabeth Semel 740 15th Street NW, Suite 1060
Suite A Charlottesville, VA 22903 (866) 534-5243
Washington DC 20005-1009 Tel: 202 - 662 - 1995
Marshall-Wythe School of Law College of William and Mary
Fax: 202 - 662 – 1995 E-mail: Esemel@aol.com
Williamsburg, VA 23185 (804) 253-4290
General legal research for prisoners; legal counseling and investigation; assistance in Web: http://www.abanet.org/
preparing pro se post-conviction petitions and motions; limited representation at
judicial and administrative hearings. SOUTHERN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Virginia Capital Case ClearinghouseWashington & Lee University Contact: Tanya Greene 83 Poplar Street NW Atlanta,GA 30303-2122
School of Law Attn: Prof. William S Geimer Lexington, VA 24450 Tel: 404 - 688 - 1201Fax: 404 - 688 – 9440 E-mail: tgreene@schr.org
(540) 463 - 8525 Fax: 540 - 463 – 8488 Student clinic providing FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY RESOURCE CENTER
assistance to attorneys who request help on a capital case. PO Box 11744 Columbia. SC 29211 Tel: 803 - 765 - 1044
Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center Fax: 803 - 765 – 1143 Attn: David I Bruck
FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY RESOURCE COUNSEL ACLU National Prison Project 733 15th Street, NW
PO Box 1243 Frankfort KY 40602 Tel: 502 - 227 - 2142 Suite 620 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 393-4930
Fax: 502 - 227 – 4669 Attn: Kevin McNally Fax (202) 393-4931 the National Prison Project seeks to create constitutional
HABEAS ASSISTANCE & TRAINING PROJECT conditions of confinement and strengthen prisoners‟ rights through class action
1900 Center Point Boulevard, No 80 Tallahassee, FL 32308 litigation and public education. Our policy priorities include reducing prison
Tel: 904 - 877 – 7210 Fax: 904 - 671 – 7210 Attn: Mark E Olive overcrowding, improving prisoner medical care, eliminating violence and
National Prison Project 1875 Connecticut Ave, NW #410 maltreatment in prisons and jails, and minimizing the reliance on incarceration as a
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 234-4830 criminal justice sanction. The Project also publishes a quarterly Journal, coordinates
Lewisburg Prison Project a nationwide network of litigators, conducts training and public education
P.O. Box 128 Lewisburg, PA 17837-0128 conferences, and provides expert advice and technical assistance to local community
(717) 523-1104 (717) 523-3944 groups and lawyers throughout the country. The NPP is a tax exempt foundation
Email: prisonproject@chilitech.net funded project of the ACLU Foundation.
Website: www.eg.bucknell.edu/~mligare/LPP.html JailHouse Lawyers Manual- Columbia Human Rights Law Review
Contact Person: Attny. David Glassman 435 West 116th street Box 25 New York, NY 10027 $43 for prisoners.
Services: Civil Rights Law Firm (non-profit); Legal Bulletins and Materials Write check or money order to Columbia human rights law review.
provider; serving the middle district of PA Available in Spanish. (send inquiry letter before you send your money)
Center for Constituitional Rights c/o University of Pittsburgh Law National Legal Aid and Defender Association- 1625 K Street NW
School 3900 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15260 1412-648-1375 Suite 800 Washington Dc 20006-1604 www.nlada.org Has national
Prison Legal News 2400 N.W. 80th Street #148 Seattle, WA – 98117 listings of free legal services.
http://www.prisonlegalnews.org Prison Legal News is an independent Prisoner Self-Help Legal Clinic – P.O. Box 798 Newark, NJ 07101
40 page monthly publication that reports, reviews, and analyzes court Volunteer organization comprised of attorneys, former prisoner paralegals, law
rulings and news related to prisoner rights and prison issues. PLN has students, civil rights activists and other members of the community who provide
a national (U.S.) focus on both state and federal prison issues, with legal assistance to prisoners with pr se litigation. Publishes self help legal pamphlets
international coverage as well. Send $1 for sample issue. and the Bridge Newsletter
National Lawyers Guild, National Office 143 Madison Ave 4th Fl., NAACP Legal Defense Fund – 99 Hudson St. Suite 600 NY, NY
New York NY 10016 phone 212 679-5100 fax 212 679-2811 10013
nlgno@nlg.org National Lawyers Guild-– Philadelphia Nadia Hewka Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund – National
nhewka@clsphila.org The National Lawyers Guild is dedicated to the need for Headquarters 634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, Ca 90014
basic and progressive change in the structure of our political and economic system. www.maldef.org
Through its members--lawyers, law students, jailhouse lawyers and legal workers Prisoner‟s Rights Research Project University of Illinois College of
united in chapters and committees--the Guild works locally, nationally and Law 504 E Pennsylvania Avenue Champaign IL 61820 Researches legal
internationally as an effective political and social force in the service of the people. topics sent to them. Law students give good advice on your issues, support it with
Our aims: to eliminate racism; to safeguard and strengthen the rights of workers, case law, and reveal any contrary rulings.
women, farmers and minority groups, upon whom the welfare of the entire nation The School of Paralegal Studies Professional Career Development
depends; to maintain and protect our civil rights and liberties in the face of persistent Institute 6065 Roswell Road NE, Suite 3118 Atlanta, GA 30328 Offers
attacks upon them; to use the law as an instrument for the protection of the people, a correspondence course.
rather than for their repression.
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice 1801 low income clients and mentoring of pro bono attorneys. ...
Fayetteville Street Durham, NC 27707-3129 Phone: (919) 683-1801 www.wsba.org/pro-bono/default.htm
Fax: (919) 683-1903 Toll Free: (866) 846-2225 office@nabcj.org
http://www.nabcj.org/index.html (They have email contacts for VA Pro Bono at Law Firms... Of particular note is the availability of the database for
branches on internet) The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice individual attorneys at member firms or firm pro bono coordinators who seek
seeks to focus attention on relevant legislation, law enforcement, prosecution, and organizations with which ...
www.pslawnet.org/PSLawNetWeb/Pro_Bono_at_Law_Firms.html
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prevention of crime. Among its chief concerns is the general welfare and increase
Pro Bono... Pro bono attorneys provide advice and counsel by telephone to clients
influence of African Americans and people of color as it relates to the administration
on issues involving family law, domestic violence, housing law, consumer law, and
of justice.
public ... legalaidhelp.org/pro_bono.htm
Nlada Directory 1625 K Street NW - 8th Floor Washington, DC
20006 USA National listing of free legal services
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Real good legal research website. Free!
http://www.richiemarra.com/In Pennsylvania, there is no possibility for
parole for life-sentenced prisoners. The only way for to be released would be to have Pro Bono... The Pro Bono Project does not provide direct referrals to pro bono
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prisoners families list in Virginia put together. Website based.
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http://www.ibf.brum.net/links.htm has pro bono links
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... Pro Bono Attorneys. Justice Denied is compiling a list of attorneys who will take
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Amendment to MCLE Rules to award CLE credits for pro bono representation of
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changing the grooming policy, parole issues, and good time
legislation.
The following sites provide additional information on UNIA-ACL– P.O. Box 25694 Richmond, VA 23260
juvenile justice. onerastaqueen@hotmail.com For Info call: 804-342-2938
http://www.unia-acl.org/div456/ The Universal Negro Improvement
ABA Juvenile Justice Center Association and African Communities League is a social, friendly, humanitarian,
http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/home.html charitable, educational, institutional, constructive and expansive society, and is
Building Blocks for Youth founded by persons desiring to the utmost to work for the general uplift of the people
of African ancestry of the world.
http://buildingblocksforyouth.org
Juvenile Law Center The Defenders for Freedom, Justice, and Equality – PO Box 23202
http://www.jlc.org
Richmond, VA 23223 phone 804-644-5834
National Juvenile Defender Center www.defendersfje.org or DefendersFJE@hotmail.com works on
http://www.njdc.info
Richmond city jail issues, has prison and jail project and court watch
U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Juvenile Justice and project… A Court Watch project involves a group of volunteers who
Delinquency Prevention attend trials and other court proceedings. The purpose is to ensure that
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ the community has an independent source of news about controversial
Youth Law Center court
http://www.ylc.org cases.
DefendersLIVE, our bi-weekly radio program on WRIR
LOCAL PRISON ADVOCACY 97.3 FM, every other Monday at 12:30 pm
The Richmond Defender, a community newspaper with
information relevant to the poor, working class, and
Resource Information and Help for the Disadvantaged P.O.B. 55 progressive - Monthly and FREE at all city libraries, many
Highland Springs, VA 23075 804-737-9624 inmateresource@aol.com community centers, and in retail locations all over the city.
www.RIHD.org Assessment & Development Counseling GED, Community
College/Vocational Education Service, The "Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste"
(Literary Information), Investment/Retirement Income Planning 101, At Risk Youth
Assistance and Referral Service, Inmate/Ex-offenders Art "4" Sale Fundraiser, Bus Family and Corrections Network32 Oak Grove Road, Palmyra, VA
Service to Keen Mountain, Red Onion & Wallens Ridge State Prison,Pre & Pre
Release Assistance/Referral Service , Legislative Advocacy 22963, (434) 589-3036, (434) 589-6520 fax, and e-mail:
Holler to the Hood every Monday from 8-11 1-888-396-1208 (radio program fcn@fcnetwork.org. Our web site is www.fcnetwork.org. has huge
heard by prisoners at ROSP,KMCC, WRSP) you can call and send shout outs and internet resources on their link page and offers a Directory of
reports over the air. You can also hear it over the internet. At Programs Serving Families of Adult Offenders, The mission of Family and
www.appalshop.org/wmmt/ Corrections Network (FCN) is to uphold families of prisoners as a valued resource to
For Our Daughters and Sons Support Group 410 Logan Place #30 themselves and their communities in order that the criminal justice system, other
NewportNews, VA 23601 757-595-1483 Support group for prisoners families institutions and society become supportive of family empowerment, integrity, and
self-determination.
Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants - Virginia, Inc. Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs P.O. Box 74623
(Virginia C.U.R.E.) P.O. Box 19453 Alexandria, VA 22320-0453 Richmond, VA 23236 Voice Mail: 804-674 4464 Email:
Phone/fax: 703-765-6549 http://www.vacure.org All-volunteer vmcpa@vmcpa.org http://www.vmcpa.org/ VMCPA promotes the
membership organization. Provides referrals; Public info and interests and viewpoints of American Muslims In The Greater Richmond Area and
educations on the criminal justice system; and prison and criminal fosters a better understanding of Islam and Muslims through involvement in civic
life, media and community service.
justice reform advocacy.
Virginia State Conference NAACP Location: 1214 W. Graham Rd,
LERA Campaign http://www.leracampaign.org
Richmond, Va. 23220 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 27212, Richmond,
Virginia Council on Human Rights Rita R. Henderson, Director
Va. 23261 Phone_ Ton Free: 1 800 426-2227 Regular Line: 804 321-
900 E. Main Street Pocahontas Building, 4th Floor
5678 Over 90 active branches around the State of Virginia.
Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-2292
King Salim Khalfani, Executive Director
Anarchist Black Cross- Harrisonburg Po box 504 Harrisonburg, VA
executivedirector@virginianaacp.org
22803 risinguphburg@yahoo.com free literature available, books and
Mary S. Easter, Office Manager
correspondence on limited basis. Help finding legal resources.
officemanager@virginianaacp.org
Virginian‟s for alternatives to the death penalty P. O. Box 4804
Office of Justice and Peace The Office of Justice and Peace (OJP) helps the
Charlottesville, VA 22905 Phone or (888) 567-8237 diocese, parishes, schools and campus ministries share, apply, and act on the social
Virginians Against Handgun Violence 5215 Colley Avenue teaching of the Church. Catholic Diocese of Richmond 811 Cathedral
Norfolk, Virginia 23508 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 271 Norfolk, Place Richmond, VA 23220-4801 (804) 359-5661
Virginia 23501 Phone Numbers: Voice: 757.423.8801 FedUp!-Stop the Abuse of Prisoners in Virginia5125 Penn Ave
Facsimile: 757.423.8800 http://www.vahv.org/contents.html Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-802-8575 de_tritus@yahoo.com Focused on
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty Red Onion State, Wallens Ridge, and Keen Mountain.
PO Box 4804 Charlottesville, VA 22905 (888) 567-8237 or FedUp!- Virgina Beach 5506 Rock Creek Lane Virginia Beach, VA
(434) 960-7779 mail@vadp.org 23462 (focus on mental health related concerns) 757-962-3420
AdvoCare, Inc.P.O. Box 133 Hancock, MD 21750-0133 Phone: FedUp!- Roanoke P.O. Box 7861 Roanoke, VA 24019 434-426-
202-271-1623 Fax: 202-204-6038 http://www.advocareflash.org 3701
director@advocareflash.org Group: The Virginia office for Protection and Advocacy – Claunita
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/AdvoCareInc (though in MD does a lot Jackson-Jones 1910 Byrd Avenue Suite #5 Richmond Virginia 23230
of stuff in VA) AdvoCare's goals are: (a) to provide assistance to prisoners and –they are a watch dog group to protect people in state run institutions
ex-offenders in the form of education and employment referrals; (b) to provide
prisoners, family members of prisoners and all others concerned with updates on
who are disabled mentally or physically. You must be diagnosed to
legal issues regarding prison conditions and criminal legislation; (c) to provide a receive assistance
periodic newsletter to those concerned with prison related legal issues; and (d) to Parents Against Prison Abuse (PAPA)-757-499-7738
provide a link with other nonprofit organizations
The Virginia Organizing Project 703 Concord Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5208 Phone: (434) 984-4655
NATIONAL PRISON ADVOCACY
Fax: (434) 984-2803 (VOP) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated
to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address
issues that affect the quality of their lives. VOP especially encourages the
participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society. By
building relationships with individuals and groups throughout the state, VOP strives Prisons Foundation 1718 M Street, NW, #151 Washington, DC
to get them to work together, democratically and non-violently, for change. 20036. E-mail: Staff@PrisonsFoundation.org Phone: 202-393-1511
www.prisonsfoundation.org Has really extensive web links for organizations fax: (202) 546-7142 aiusama@aiusa.org http://www.amnestyusa.org
dealing with prisons Sells Prisoners Rights Resource Guide for 84 bucks it‟s over Families Against Mandatory Minimums(FAMM)
500 pages 81/2 by 11 for 84 bucks. Looks extremely informative tons of legal info 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 200
from supreme court decsisions, overview of prison rights in the states, international
standards for treatment of prisoners etc.
Washington, DC 20004 202-457-5790
The Fortune Society 39 West 19th Street New York, NY 10011 USA Stop Prisoner Rape 3325 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 340 Los Angeles, CA
A Prisoner's Rights Society 90010 (213) 384-1400 Fax: (213) 384-1411 Email: info@spr.org
Southern Center for Human Rights http://www.spr.org/ Seeks to end sexual violence committed against men,
women, and youth in all forms of detention.
83 Poplar Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 USA
NAACP National Prison Project – 4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore,
Prison class-action suits and death penalty work
MD 21215
The Sentencing Project 514 Tenth Street, NW Suite 1000
Arab American Anti Discrimination Committee 4201 Connecticut
Washington DC 20004 Phone: 202-628-0871 Fax: 202-628-1091
The Sentencing Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which promotes
Avenue Washington, D.C. 20008 www.adc.org Provides advice, referrals,
reduced reliance on incarceration and increased use of more effective and humane full time staff attorneys to help defend interest of the community also serves as a
alternatives to deal with crime. It is a nationally recognized source of criminal justice vital clearing house of accurate information on Arab culture and history for
policy analysis, data, and program information. Its reports, publications, and staff are education and school systems
relied upon by the public, policymakers and the media. National Death Row Assistance Network(NDRAN) Claudia
Critical Resistance, New York City/Notheast Regional Office Whitman, 6 Tolman Road, Peaks Island ME 04108 1888-255-6196
968 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, New York phone: 718-398-2825 The November Coalition, 282 West Astor, Colville, WA 99114
fax:718-398-2856 email: crne@criticalresistance.org moreinfo@november.org http://www.november.org/join.html focus on
Critical Resistance NATIONAL OFFICE the drug war, great resource on the web, also have a newsletter
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 504 Oakland, CA 94612 Lesbian and Gay Rights and AIDS Projects
Phone: 510.444.0484 Fax: 510.444.2177 American Civil Liberties Union 125 broad Street, 18th Fl. New York,
crnational@criticalresistance.org NY 10004 Helps prisoners who are facing discrimination because they are
URL: www.criticalresistance.org/creast Critical Resistance works to transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual or they have HIV
build an international movement to end the Prison Industrial Complex by challenging Transsexual Inmates Attn: Jessie Shafer GIC of Colorado Inc.
the belief that caging and controlling people makes us safe. If you are not already 1401 Saulsbury St. Suite G-9Lakewood, CO 80214
familiar with this group, you should check „em out. They are doing awesome work. Write for free copy of Prison Journal Newsletter
Human Rights Watch 1630 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Suite 500 Gay and Lesbian Advocates and DefendersPublications
Washington, D.C. 20009 usa 202-612-4321 hrwdc@hrw.org 30 Winter Street # 800 Boston, MA 02108
main office - 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor, NY,NY 10118-3299 Information for Prisoners Nationwide, HIV and Prison Issues, accepts collect phone
www.hrw.org Stands with victims and activist to prevent discrimination, to calls, will refer out non-New England prison issues.
uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and Real Cost of Prisons Project <http://www.realcostofprisons.org>
to bring offenders to justice. Investigates and exposes human rights violations and GREAT WEBSITE! Also has comic books on prison issues available for free! They
hold abusers accountable, challenges governments and those who hold power to end are great!Loosely based on each of RCPP's three workshops, the first
abusive practices and respect to International Human Rights Law. comic book to be available is entitled Prison Town: Paying the Price.
Prison Activist Resource Center (PARC) P.O. Box 339 Berkely, CA To review the entire comic book on line and find instructions for
requesting copies, click on the link below. Prison Town: Paying the Price by Kevin
94701 www.prisonactivist.org Free prison resource list. Pyle and Craig Gilmore. The comic book tells one story of the way in which the
Amnesty International, USA 322 Eighth Avenue NY, NY 10001 financing and siting of prisons and jails impact the people and economies of rural
212-807-8400 Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 600 Penn. Ave., SE 5th communities where prisons are built. It tells a parallel story of the damage done to
Floor Washington, DC 20003 phone: (202) 544-0200 people in urban communities by mass incarceration. Included is a two page "map"
of How Prison Are Paid For (and who really pays?) as well as alternatives to the Prism Optical INC 10992 NW 7th Ave Miama , FL 33168 18006374104
current system. http://www.realcostofprisons.org/comics.html Prisoner friendly company that provides affordable eyewear to prisoners nationwide
Offers first time buyers and referral credits. Write for catalog
National Health Prison Project 32 Greenwood Ave. Quincy, MA 02170
-2620 Covers wide range of topics. Will answer personal questions. Free subscription to
prisoners.
National Prison Hospice Association P.O. Box 58 Boulder, CO 80306
HEALTH
Hospice care programs for dying prisoners and their families.
The Wrongful Death Institute Phone: 816.941.0087
Fax: 270.294.8795 deathinstitute@aol.com The Institute conducts research
SAARA of Virginia (substance abuse) 4202 Park Place Court, on a multitude of issues within each of its departments. It performs case analysis on
Suite B Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 (804) 762-4445 (voice) wrongful death and forensic science issues, and aggressively pursues issues of prison
medical malpractice and negligence nationwide. The common denominator of all
(804) 762-4333 (fax) director@saara.org http://www.saara.org/
divisions is accountability and responsibility of those individuals who perform duties
Has extensive resource listing on website that involve the public trust. The Institute implements the team approach. All of our
efforts are directed toward factually and efficiently applying investigative and
The Virginia office for Protection and Advocacy – Claunita Jackson- scientific evidence to law.
Jones 1910 Byrd Avenue Suite #5 Richmond Virginia 23230 –they are a The National Hepatitis C Prison Coalition Released Prisoner
watch dog group to protect people in state run institutions who are Hotline 1-866-HEPINFO (1-866-437-4636) Phyllis Beck, Director
disabled mentally or physically PO Box 41803 Eugene, OR 97404 Tel: 541.607.5725
AIDS/HIV Services Group P.O. Box 2322 Charlottesville, VA 22902 FAX: 541.607.5684 Email: Pkbeckinor@aol.com offers free
(804) 979-7714 Offers services to individuals with HIV/AIDS who are in the local newsletters
AIDS Project of LA 1313 N. Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
jail. Also offers supports to family members. Offers assistance with post-release
Resource guide for inmates living with AIDS called "Be Good to
planning for housing, employment, etc.
Yourself" that discusses nutrition, exercise and self-massage for
The Harm Reduction Coalition East Coast Office:
people incarcerated, free to inmates
22 West 27th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001
Centerforce Community-based organization providing HIV-related
Tel: (212) 213-6376 Fax: (212) 213-6582 education for inmates 64 Main Street, San Quentin, CA 94964
e-mail: hrc@harmreduction.org The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is CorrectHelp Legal AID and advocacy for inmates with HIV/AIDS
committed to reducing drug-related harm among individuals and communities by and their families 1223 Wilshire Boulevard, #905, Santa Monica, CA
initiating and promoting local, regional, and national harm reduction education, 90403, 310.399.8324
interventions, and community organizing. HRC fosters alternative models to National AIDS Hotline in Espanola – 1-800-344-SIDA
conventional health and human services and drug treatment; challenges traditional Jeff Dicks Medical Coalition
client/provider relationships; and provides resources, educational materials, and support P.O. Box 343 Beechgrove, TN 37018
Advocacy for prisoners who need, and are not receiving,
to health professionals and drug users in their communities to address drug-related harm.
appropriate medical care.
The Harm Reduction Coalition believes in every individual's right to health and well-
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
being as well as in their competency to protect and help themselves, their loved ones, and 580 Broadway #1010, New York, NY 10012
their communities. Will mail Hepatitis C and Hepatitis C Co-Infection
Handbook.
MENTAL HEALTH Phone: (703) 324-7015 Fax (703) 803-9687 TDD 591-6312
E-mail: jthur2@fairfaxcounty.gov
Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/csb/homepage.htm
LOUDOUN COUNTY CSB Locations: County of Loudoun; City of Leesburg
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Virginia PO Box Personnel: Mary Burger, Acting Executive Director
8260 Richmond, VA 23226-0260 P.O. Box 1903 Richmond, VA Address: 906 Trail View Blvd., #C, Leesburg 20176
23218-1903 Primary Phone: (804)285-8264 Phone: (703) 777-0378 Fax (703) 771-5401 TDD 771-0451
E-mail: mburger@loudoun.gov
Alternate Phone: (888)486-8264 Fax: (804)285-8464 Website: Mental Health Services
Email Address: vaami@aol.com The Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a support PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY CSBLocations: County of Prince William; Cities
and advocacy organization. They sponsor local support groups and offer education of Manassas & Manassas Park
and information about community services for people with mental illness and their Personnel: Thomas Geib, Executive Director
families. Address: 8033 Ashton Ave., Suite 107, Manassas 20109
Virginina Department of Mental Health, Mental Retadation, Emergency Services provided 24 hours daily and weekends at: Phone 703-792-7800
substance abuse sevices DMHMRSAS (Western PWC ) 703-792-4900 (Eastern PWC)
1220 Bank Street Richmond VA, 23219-1797 Mailing Address: E-mail: emailcsb@pwcgov.org
Website: Mental Health Services
P.O. Box 1797 Richmond VA, 23218-1797 Phone: (804) 786-3921
Voice TDD: (804) 371-8977 Toll Free: (800) 451-5544 The following organizations were submitted by Rahsaan as organizations designed
Fax: (804) 371-6638 http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov Has specifically to improve the quality of health care and conditions in the nation’s jails,
prisons and confinement facilities:
resources listed by county on interntet
The Virginia office for Protection and Advocacy – Claunita
Jackson-Jones 1910 Byrd Avenue Suite #5 Richmond Virginia 23230 American Correctional Association 4380 Forbes Blvd. Lanham,
–they are a watch dog group to protect people in state run institutions Maryland 20706-4322
who are disabled mentally or physically. You must be diagnosed to Institute for Criminal Justice Healthcare 1700 Diagonal Road,
receive assistance. Suite 110 Alexandria, VA 22314
Infectious Disease in Corrections Report, Brown University Box G-
Contact the following for mental health help concerns. B-4 Providence, Rhode Island 02912
National Commission on Correctional Health Care 1145 W.
ALEXANDRIA CSB Locations: City of Alexandria Diversey Parkway Chicago, Ill 60614
Personnel: L. Michael Gilmore, Executive Director
Address: 720 No. St. Asaph St., 4th Floor, Alexandria 22314-1960
Phone: (703) 838-4455 Fax (703) 838-5070 TDD 838-5054
E-Mail: mike.gilmore@ci.alexandria.va.us
Website: http://ci.alexandria.va.us/mhmrsa/
ARLINGTON COUNTY CSB Locations: County of Arlington
Personnel: Cindy Kemp, Executive Director
Address: 1801 No. George Mason Dr., Arlington 22207
Phone: (703)228-5002 Fax: (703)228-5073 TDD: 228-4614
E-mail: ckemp@co.arlington.va.us
Website: http://www.co.arlington.va.us/dhs/services/bhd/index.htm
FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH CSB Locations: County of Fairfax; Cities of Fairfax
& Falls Church
Personnel: James A. Thur, Executive Director
Address: 12011 Govt.Center P'kway, Suite 836, Fairfax 22035-1105
TRANSPORTATION Education's website. http://www.dce.state.va.us/ (804) 225-3310
(804) 371-8647 TDD
Prisons Foundation 1718 M Street, NW, #151 Washington, DC
Assisting Families of Inmates, Inc. 1 North 5th Street Suite 400 20036. E-mail: Staff@PrisonsFoundation.org Phone: 202-393-1511
Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 643-2401 (804) 643-2464 FAX www.prisonsfoundation.org Has really extensive web links for organizations
Contact us @ family@afoi.org http://www.afoi.org/ Monthly dealing with prisons
transportation to 22 state prisons and correctional units. Information on prison Inside Out Resource Guide for the Incarcerated-The Books 4
visiting and correctional policies and procedures. Referrals to other social services Prisoners Crew, P.O.B. 19065, Cincinnati, OH, 45219 email -
agencies. Specially trained volunteers to chaperone children on visits with their Books4prisoners@hotmail.com
incarcerated mothers. The Milk & Cookies Program, a collaborative, school-based http://www.freewebs.com/books4prisoners/resourceguide.htm
program serving children with incarcerated parents. The Books 4 Prisoners Crew puts out a great national resource guide for the
Prison Family Support Services, Inc. incarcerated. It costs 60 cents, in postage, embossed envelope or money order made
Contact: Susie White, Executive Director out to Books for Prisoners. They will not honor your request if you don‟t prepay for
1 N. 5th St., Ste. 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-2401 the postage and it is well worth the 60 cents.
Visiting -day transportation for families and friends of state inmates between OUT/WORD c/o S. Berry P.O. Box 20900 Tompkins Square Station
Richmond and most major state prisoners; information and referral for community New York NY 10009-8974 Resource guide for LGBT/TS/HIV affected
services; provides chaperones to accompany children on visits with incarcerated prisoners. Free to all - stamps/donations appreciated.
mothers; and co-sponsors a Girl Scouts troop for incarcerated mothers and their Break the Chains P.O. Box 12122 Eugene, OR 97440 Publishes an
daughters. .
anarchist prisoner support newsletter twice a year. Free to prisoners.
Oneismus Tel.: (757) 421-2553 Mobile: (757) 615-6407 P.O. Box
Coalition For Prisoner's Rights Newsletter
12241 Norfolk 23541 Onesimus also provides free bus transportation for
families of Virginia inmates. Onesimus serves the following Virginia prisons:
Box 1911 Sante Fe, NM 87504-1911
Southampton, Deerfield, Greensville, Lawrenceville, Brunswick, Nottoway, National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Lunenburg, Dillwyn and Buckingham Correctional Centers. P.O. Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20849-6000 (800) 851-3420
Resource Information and Help for Disadvantaged P.O.B. 55 (301) 519-5212 (Fax) Email: askncjrs@ncjrs.org www.ncjrs.org
Highland Springs, VA 23075 804-737-9624 inmateresource@aol.com Services: Publication and information clearinghouse.
www.RIHD.org Bus Service to Keen Mountain, Red Onion & Sojourner: The Women‟s Forum 42 Seaverns Ave. Jamaica Plain, MA
Wallens Ridge State Prison 02130 offers women in prison fee subscriptions to feminist paper, penpal ads and
resource guide for women in prison
Lawrence ABC- Publisher and Distributor P.O. Box 1483
Lawrence, KS. 66044 Free radical publications to prisoners. Write for
LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWSLETTERS catalogue.
ACLU National Prison Project 733 15th Street, NW
AND RESOURCE GUIDES .
Suite 620 Washington, DC 20005 offers prisoners assistance directory it‟s 30 bucks
tho. They have a journal that‟s a $2 subscription for prisoners. $30 for outsiders.
Tarantula 818 SW 3rd Ave PMB 1237 Portland, OR 97204 Great
Department of Correctional Education James Monroe Building, 7th radical distro. Free to prisoners, write for catalogue.
Floor 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-3678 Prison Activist Resource Center (PARC) P.O. Box 339 Berkeley,
provides a Directory of Community Resources for Offenders and CA 94701 www.prisonactivist.org Free prison resource list.
Service Providers. You can download the January 2003 Revised Voices in Black c/o Sam Jones SSB 201 San Francisco State
Edition directly from the Virginia Department of Correctional University 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 – 415
338-1477 (Jerome says this is a good newsletter/all political prisoners)
Red Heart Warrior Society Newsletter of the Red Heart Warrior prisoners, group activities for children, support groups, case management,
Society P.O. Box 4362 Allentown, PA 18105 Focus on Native counseling, family literacy services, family reunification support, family therapy,
parent education, information and referrals.
American Liberation
Manterfly Youth Development
Leviathon – Newsletter of the Black Brigade P.O. Box 4362
PO Box 26012 Alexandria, VA 22313 PO Box 2741 Chester,
Allentown, PA 18105 Focus on Black Liberation
VA 23861 Toll Free: 1(866) 221-1589 E-mail:
Innocence Denied P.O. Box 18477 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 $5 for
manterfly@yahoo.com http://www.manterfly.com/ The mission of
prisoners or stamps per year $15 for outsiders Manterfly is to ensure that at-risk youth have the opportunity to reach their full
www.innocencedenied.com potential and become productive members of society. We will assist families in
HumanRightsCoalition Newsletter P.O. Box 9235 Philadelphia, PA providing stable and nurturing environments for young people through mentoring,
19139 writings by prisoners, ex-prisoners, and families and friends of counseling and homebased services, with the belief that all young people have the
prisoners. Free on request. www.hrcoalition.org capacity to excel. Helps kids with incarcerated parents
Prison Art Newsletter Voices for Virginia's Children 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 807,
PO Box 31574 San Francisco CA 94131-0574 Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 649-0184 -- FAX (804) 649-0161
Newsletter working to expand artistic and political expression to all. Progressive and
Left articles of interest as well as selling artwork and crafts done by prisoners. Voices for Virginia's Children is a persistent voice of reason in advocating for better
Donations for subscription. lives and futures for children. The Commonwealth's only statewide multi-issue
The Angolite Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA 70712 organization advocating for children and youth, Voices promotes sound, far-reaching
A paper produced by prisoners of Angola prison in Louisiana. It is considered
excellent prison journalism. Subs are $20 a year program and policy solutions, focusing on early care and education, health care,
Justice Watch 1120 Garden St. Cincinnati OH 45214-2123 family economic success, and foster care and adoption.
Works to eliminate classism and racism from prisons. Newsletter free to prisoners
Legal Action Center 153 Waverly Pl New York, NY 10014 Virginians Against Domestic Violence Info@vsdvalliance.org
Publications about looking for work when you have a criminal record. Family Violence and sexual Assault 1800 836 8238 free confidential
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Virgina hotline 24 hours a day
Collection aardvarcinfo@aol.com
http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/vadv.shtmlHas extensive resource listing Richmond Midnight Basketball League (RMBL)
on their web page- groups all over virgina, legal forms..good resource dealing with 214 East Clay Street Richmond , VA 23219 www.richmondmbl.org
domestic violence and sexual assault
(804) 782-0700
Department of Correctional Education (VCCW)Telephone: 804-
784-3582 ext. 296 Address: P.O. Box One Goochland, VA 23063E-
CHILDREN AND PARENTS mail: skliberty@msn.com Area Served: Central Virginia Parent
Organization: Moms Inc. Parenting Program for Incarcerated Mothers/Dads Inc. for
Incarcerated Fathers Publications: Moms Inc. (Incarcerated) /Developing the Skills
The Center for Children of Incarcerated Parents, 626/ 449-8796, of Incarcerated Parents; Dads Inc. (Incarcerated) /Developing the Skills of
Incarcerated Parents; and Can We Really Parent from Prison? Provides parent
PO Box 41-286, Eagle Rock, CA 90041, Denise Johnston, Director, education for incarcerated mothers and fathers. Each parent sends a 15-minute audio
has many excellent publications. cassette home to their children.
Center for Multicultural Human Services Telephone: 703-533-3302 ext. Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach
107 Address: 701 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 E-mail: Telephone: 540-433-5658 Address: 35 Southgate Court
eklene@cmhs.org Web site: www.cmhs.org Provides mentoring for children of
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 E-mail: kingswayoutreach@hotmail.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/kingswayprisonoutreach/ U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women
Area Served: Shenandoah Valley Office 810 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20531
Publications: Bibles and Bible Studies. Free to prisoners. (202) 307-6026 (202) 307-3911 (Fax)
Email: askocpa@ojp.usdoj.gov
Provides a Christian ministry to those impacted by the criminal justice system. The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Violence Against Women Office,
Provides referrals for housing jobs, food and clothes. Assists with children's school enforces federal criminal statutes, assists the Attorney General in formulating policy
supplies and field trips and sends birthday and other holiday cards to the children and related to civil and criminal justice for women, and administers more than $270
the incarcerated. Assists with All God's Children Camp for children of inmates and million a year in grants to help states, tribes, and local communities transform the
Christmas gifts for children. way in which criminal justice systems respond to crimes of domestic violence,
Volunteers of America Telephone: 703-341-5000 sexual assault, and stalking.
Address: 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 National Clearing House for the Defense of Battered Women
Web site: www.voa.org 125 S.9th Street #302 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-351-0010 or 800-903-0111 ext. 3
Provides literacy and family strengthening programming for incarcerated parents and We provide assistance and information to battered women charged with crimes and
their children. Parents take a class then read and record books. The recordings are to their defense teams. We do not provide direct legal representation. Women in
given to the children along with a book bag, personal tape player and other supplies. prison can subscribe to our newsletter, DoubleTime, for free.
World Foundation for Children Telephone: 540-459-2090 Address:
277 Crider Lane Woodstock, VA 22664 E-mail: bblair@shentel.net Websites
Web site: www.VolunteerFarm.org
Provides gifts and designs activities for children. Interested in collaborating with
mentoring agencies and other programs serving children of prisoners to develop To see a great website on the reality of Virginia Prisons go to:
positive activities such as growing fruits and vegetables or catching fish. Provides http://www.vadoc.com
training, technical assistance and material resources. http://www.prisonactivist.org/pps+pows/pplist-alpha.shtml
List of political prisoners
WOMEN http://www.prisonsucks.com Prisonsucks.com is a clearinghouse for useful,
verifiable statistics about the crime control industry. Too often prison activists use
statistics that are out of date, provided without citation or simply wrong. One of
Sojourner: The Women‟s Forum 42 Seaverns Ave. Jamaica Plain, these days the public will start listening to prison activists, so let's be prepared to win
without being sidetracked by arguments over defective statistics.
MA 02130 offers women in prison fee subscriptions to feminist paper,
http://www.prisontalk.com Prison Talk Online is a huge and most
penpal ads and resource guide for women in prison
comprehensive database of Prison/er Support on the Internet. It has
California Coalition for Women Prisoners
chat rooms and forums and internet newspapers. Boasts over 40,000
1540 Market St., Suite 490 San Francisco, CA 94102
members
(415) 255-7036 ext. 4 (415) 552-3150 info@womenprisoners.org
The CCWP publishes, The Fire Inside, a quarterly publication dedicated to providing
Real Cost of Prisons Project <http://www.realcostofprisons.org>
a space for women prisoners and their supporters to communicate with each other GREAT WEBSITE! Also has comic books on prison issues available for free!.
and the broader public about the issues and experiences women prisoners face
through articles, art and poetry. (I‟m not sure if it‟s free or not but it‟s a real great
newsletter.
Women‟s Prison Book Project c/o Arise Bookstore
2441 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
This program is for women prisoners only. Unable to send books to Oregon
prisoners.
Innocence Projects PEN Writing Program for Prisoners568 Broadway NY, NY 10012
Offers FREE a great resource booklet for prison writers, and a separate list of fifty
nine correspondence courses leading to either high school, college, or paralegal
diploma, certificate or degree programs. Also sponsors an annual writing contest for
Justice Denied Magazine prisoners.
PO Box 881 Coquille, OR 97423 USA International Correspondance School - /Pacific Highschool 925 Oak St.
Magazine for the wrongly convicted, published bi-monthly. 6-issue Scranton, PA 18515 Provides prisoners GED, test info on request
subscription $10 for prisoners, $20 everyone else
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law Innocence Project 55 Fifth Books to Prisoners groups are almost all volunteer run, with limited funding and not
Avenue, 11th floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 790-0354 Professors always enough people to keep up with requests. Since there are so many prisoners
who need books, please write to just one or two projects, and please don‟t
Barry C. Scheck & Peter Neufeld Only handles cases where post- write with a request within six months of receiving books. Please include your
conviction DNA testing of evidence can yield conclusive proof of release date with your letter– it may take months for a group to fill your request.
evidence. Most of these groups will not supply pulp fiction (romance, action, thrillers, or other
Innocence Denied P.O. Box 18477 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Email: non-educational materials). Please list genres or topics if possible, not just specific
webmaster@innocencedenied.com Website: titles, and check the requirements for your state or prison before writing.
www.innocencedenied.com Newsletter for the wrongly convicted
Innocence Project (National) 100 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor New York, NY
10011 Only handles cases where post-conviction DNA testing of evidence can yield Books to Prisoners c/o Left Bank Books 92 Pike St., Box A, Seattle,
conclusive evidence of innocence WA 98101Request by subject. No religious materials and very limited
new books or legal materials available. Cannot pay postage to prisons
Battle Cry of Innocence is dedicated to fighting injustice, with a focus on persons requiring 1st class mail. Donations or stamps appreciated.
who have been unjustly incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. We believe in Books Through Bars New Society Publishers 4722 Baltimore Ave.,
justice for all, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, nationality, religion or beliefs.
Philadelphia, PA 19143 No title requests, include a variety of subjects.
http://www.battlecryofinnocence.com/
Very limited legal resources.
Book „Em – P.O. Box 71357 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 No catalogue,
Request by subject, will send prior approval form, enclose self
addressed stamped envelope if you can (Virginians) – does not send to
TX or OR
EDUCATION ON THE INSIDE Prison Book Project PO Box 396 Amherst, MA 02004
and FREE BOOK PROJECTS Lucy Parsons Bookstore
110 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116
Request topics or titles: legal materials, educational, social, political, and books in
Spanish. No catalogue. Does not send to CA, IN, OH, PA, or WA.
The Prison Library Project
915 West Foothill Blvd. Suite C128 Claremont, CA 91711
Free books on self-help, personal and spiritual growth,wellness, and metaphysical
National Home Study Council books. No law books,technical, or GED. No catalogue.
1801 18th St. NW Washington DC 20009 USA
Write for a list of schools and courses that are offered to prisoners by
mail
Prison Literature Project Deacon Thomas Elliott Phone: (804) 739-7941
c/o Bound Together Books 1369 Haight St., San Francisco, CA 94117 E-mail: telliott@richmonddiocese.org
Request books by title, no Christian/Islamic, horror, romance novels, stamps or
donations greatly appreciated. Offers free services.
Raze the Walls! Red Heart Warrior Society P.O. Box 4362 Allentown, PA 18105
2351 College Station Rd. Box #523 Athens, GA 30605 Anarchist collective that (Native Americans)
distributes political literature on prison struggles, class struggles, and Black
Liberation Movement. List is free, send three stamps to receive free materials. Native American Indian Inmate Support Project
Siddha Yoga Meditation Prison Project 8 Dallas Drive. Grantville, Pa 17208 National group that supports
SYDA Foundation introduction of Native American religious ceremonies into prisons.
P.O. Box 99140 Emeryville, CA 94662 Native American Prisoners‟ Rehabilitation Research Project
Mails monthly a free, twelve year correspondence course,
In Search of the Self. Will stock prison libraries with
2848 Paddock Lane, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Offers many services for Native American prisoners, including legal and spiritual
Siddha Yoga books, tapes and other materials.
support, tribal and cultural programs, and direct contact with prison administrators.
Women‟s Prison Book Project c/o Arise Bookstore 2441 Lyndale Ave. S,
Minneapolis, MN 55405 This program is for women prisoners only. Unable to send
Jewish Prisoner Services International PO BOX 85840, Seattle,
books to Oregon prisoners. WA 98145-1840 (206) 985-0577 (206) 985-0479 (FAX)
South Chicago ABC Zine Distro – P.O. Box 721 Homewood, Il Emergency Collect Phone: 206-528-0363
60430 Distributes lots of writings by political prisoners. Email: jewishprisonerservices@msn.com
Website: www.jewishprisonerservices.org Jewish penpals
Liberation Prison Project P.O. Box 31527 San Francisco,CA 94131
– 0527 www.fpmt.org The prison project offers free Buddhist boks, prayers and
RELIGION LOCAL AND NATIONAL practice booklets, practice items, Mandala subscriptions and video and audio tapes of
teachings to individuals and Buddhist study groups in over a hundred prisons in the
United States.
Islamic Prison Foundation – 1211 New York Ave. NW. Suite 525
Virginia Interfaith Center P.O. Box 12516 Richmond, VA 23241 Washington DC 20005
804-643-2474 office@vicpp.org The Virginia Interfaith Center Virgina's oldest Prison Fellowship (Western Pennsylvania Office)
faith-based advocacy group “The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy speaks for
300 Penn Center Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 829-0299 (412) 829-0325 (Fax)
and with the vulnerable and works for a just and compassionate Commonwealth by
Services: Mission is to exhort, equip, and assist the Church in its ministry to
uniting and empowering faith communities.” prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their families, and to promote biblical standards
of justice in the criminal justice system. Provides programs in more than
Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs P.O. Box 74623
1,200 prisons, involving more than 50,000 volunteers across the United States.
Richmond, VA 23236 Voice Mail: 804-674 4464 Email: U.S. Mennonite Central Committee/Office of Criminal Justice
vmcpa@vmcpa.org http://www.vmcpa.org/ VMCPA promotes the interests P.O. Box 500 Akron, PA 17501-0500 www.mcc.org
and viewpoints of American Muslims In The Greater Richmond Area and fosters a better Offers many publications concerning crime and religion. Most are free
understanding of Islam and Muslims through involvement in civic life, media and to prisoners.
community service. Logos Prison Book Ministry PO Box 91 Norco, CA 92860-0091
PRISON MINISTRY helps parishes to minister to people incarcerated in offers free Christian materials
jails, prisons and juvenile facilities. Prison Ministry Coordinator: .American Muslim Foundation
1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 525
Washington, DC 20005
ARE – Assn. for Research and Enlightenment - WriteAPrisoner.com P.O. Box 10 Edgewater, FL 32132
Prison Outreach Writeaprisoner.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly, Displays Inmate Art & Poetry, High
215 67th St Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2061 price
The Pampered Prisoner.com PMB #120 9220 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 119
International Bible Society
Portland, Oregon 97219 Thepamperedprisoner.com
1820 Jet Stream Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3696 Women friendly, Gay Friendly, Displays inmate art and poetry, Moderately Priced
Inmates can receive free on the inside Bible (English or Spanish) and a booklet for Prisoner Life.com P.O. Box 1664 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043
women or men. No large print inmate bibles. Prisonerlife.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly,
Healing Tao Center Displays inmate art and poetry, Moderately Priced, e-mail forwarding
P.O. Box 471, Revere, MA 02151 Books on Taoist yoga methods. Cyberspace Inmates.com 9700 N.W. Louise Drive Cameron, MO 64429
September, 2004 Western Prison Project Prisoner Support Directory Page9 of 10 Cyberspace-inmates.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly, e-mail forwarding
Islamic Center Inmate Classified P.O. Box 3311 Granada Hills, CA 91394
22551 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20008 Inmate.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly, High priced, e-mail forwarding
Inmate Hearts c/o George Murray P.O. Box 153 Adairsville, GA 30103
Free Koran and study guides. Can send through chaplain.
geocities.com/inmate_hearts/ Gay Friendly, Reasonably Priced
Human Kindness Foundation Lonelyprisoner.com P.O. Box 9236 Norfolk, VA 23505-0236
P.O. Box 61619, Durham, NC 27715 Spiritual books only. Lonelyprisoner.com Gay Friendly, High priced
Core Ministries Inmate Connections 465 NE 181st #308 Portland, OR 97230
5557 Bennett Hill Rd.Central Lake, MI 49622 Publishes and distributes a prisoner Women friendly, gay friendly, email forwarding
newsletter “The Christian Inmate News” to jails and prisons all over the country. Meet-An-Inmate.com Attn: Arlen Bischke P.O. Box 452 Hermiston, Oregon 97838
Four issues a year. meet-an-inmate.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly, Moderately Priced
Jewish Prisoners InternationalP.O. Box 85840 Seattle, WA 98145 Reaching Beyond The Walls P.O. Box 6905 Rutland, VT 05702
Religious materials and support for Jewish prisoners and their families. Info for prisonpenpal.tripod.com/ Women friendly, Gay Friendly,
Displays inmate art and poetry, e-mail forwarding, Free(Donations, send SASE)
Chaplains.
Lighthouse Of Hope Attn: Mr. Robin Raygor P.O. Box 354 Marion, IA 52302
Mostazafam Foundation Book Program lighthouseofhope.com/ Women friendly, Gay Friendly, Displays inmate art and poetry,e-mail
500 5th Ave., 3rd Floor New York, NY 10110 forwarding, Free, nonprofit, send SASE
Free Koran for Muslim prisoners. Cell Pals! P.O. Box 1594 Montgomery, TX 77356 Cellpals.com
Rock of Ages Prison Ministry Women friendly, Gay Friendly, Displays inmate art and poetry, Reasonably Priced
P.O. Box 2308 Cleveland, TN 37320 Angel Care & Be Blessed Ministries PO Box 5191 Harrisburg PA 17110-0191 Free,
anonymous Christina pen-pal ministry cater to the physically
Free King James Bible, correspondence course. sick, spiritually hurting abused and incarcerated, Christians and non-Christians
Friends Beyond The Wall, Inc
Poughkeepsie Plaza 2600 South Road, Suite 44-244 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-7004
Women friendly, gay friendly, inmate art, poetry & writings, legal ads, e-mail forwarding
PRISON PEN PAL INTERNET SERVICES Outlaws Online, Inc. 973 N. Shadeland Ave PMB 161 Indianapolis, IN 46219-4809
Women friendly, gay friendly, email forwarding
Surviving the System, Inc. PO Box 1860 Ridgeland, MS 39158
Listed below are a number of current Internet Pen Pal Services available for inmates Women friendly, gay friendly, inmate art, poetry & writings, e-mail
who are looking for correspondence with people in the outside world. This is not an forwarding
absolute list. Please keep in mind that there are millions of people who cruise these Prisoner Writes PO Box 78 Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065 Women friendly, gay friendly
sites regularly. Placing your ad gives you tremendous amount of exposure but does Pen Friends and Services PO Box 4076 Amarillo TX 79116
not guarantee that you will find a Pen Pal. We‟ve provided you with a general 50 contacts and serv
overview of a few of their services. For more information on the services offered
please contact the sites directly. And when you contact them, tell them that you
found out about them from the Western Prison Projects support directory.
Prison Pen Pals P.O. Box 235 East Berlin, PA 17316-0235
Prisonpenpals.com Women friendly, Gay Friendly, legal ads
Moderately priced
Prison-Pen Pals.com SG Services, Inc. Ron Peterson, CEO.
64 CR 735 Corinth, MS 38834 Women friendly, gay friendly
www.prowebtechnology.com U.S.C. § 1320a-7, or from working for the generic drug industry. (See 21
(804) 440-0954 This resource guide supports this great company U.S.C. § 335a.)
that makes real nice websites. There is a federal law that requires criminal history background checks for
those individuals who provide care for children. (See 42 U.S.C. § 13041.) In
Federal Occupational restrictions affecting people addition, the Federal Child Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5119(a), authorizes
states to enact statutes concerning the facilitation of criminal background
with criminal records checks of persons who work with children. It authorizes states to institute
mandatory or voluntary fingerprinting of prospective employees in childcare
The first of many obstacles or issues a person has to address after getting out of prison fields in order to facilitate criminal background checks.
is obtaining employment. Entering the job market with a criminal record, it would not
be uncommon for a job applicant to wonder, “Where can I get hired?” The area of prisoner transportation (even private prisoner transportation) is
federally regulated. 42 U.S.C. § 13726(b) sets “minimum standards for
It may be comforting to note that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission background checks and pre-employment drug testing for potential
(EEOC) has interpreted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to prohibit employment employees including requiring criminal background checks, to disqualify
polices that exclude individuals solely on the basis of their conviction records. Read persons with a felony conviction or domestic violence conviction from
literally, Title VII prohibits private employers and state and local governments from employment.” The purpose of the act was to provide protection against risks
discriminating in employment decisions (hiring, firing, promotions, etc.) on the basis to the public inherent in the transportation of violent prisoners and to assure
of race, color, gender, national origin, or religion. Nevertheless, the EEOC has the safety of those being transported.
determined that discrimination on the basis of conviction records have a disparate
impact on racial minorities. Thus, a criminal conviction cannot be the sole reason to Finally, since September 11, 2001, numerous efforts have been made to
disqualify a person from employment. If, however, the employer can also show a increase aviation security. Federal laws requiring background checks have
“business necessity” for refusing to hire a person with a conviction record, that been passed to ensure the safety of travelers and airport employees. (See 49
decision is not illegal. U.S.C. § 44935; 49 U.S.C. § 44936.)
Despite Title VII’s implicit prohibition against discrimination based on criminal
history, there are a number of federal laws that either bar people with criminal
These bars to employment are not generally thought to violate the law that prohibits
records from holding a particular occupation or restrict their ability to do so.
most employers from denying employment solely on the basis of your criminal record
because the positions regulated require that a great deal of trust be placed in the
Convictions of offenses involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or money individual. Consequently, it is argued that any criminal conviction is job-related to the
laundering disqualify an individual from working for institutions that are extent that it makes you less trustworthy, or that it creates an unreasonable risk on
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (See 12 U.S.C. § 1829 the job.
and our website summary of these laws, “People with Criminal Records Yet, while such federal laws bar those convicted of specific crimes from working for
Working in Financial Institutions: The Rules on FDIC Waivers.”) the federal government, federal law does not generally disqualify a person with a
felony conviction from employment. It is important to note, however, that most laws
Federal law bars certain classes of felons from working in the insurance that prohibit employers from hiring people with criminal records are state and local
industry without having received permission from an insurance regulatory laws and rules. Thus, it is necessary to review relevant state and local laws to see what
official. (See 18 U.S.C. § 1033(c)(2).) they mandate.
Certain classes of felons are barred, for 13 years after one’s conviction (or the For more information on pursuing a claim through the EEOC, please see
end of one’s imprisonment if one is sentenced for a term of longer than 13 http://www.eeoc.gov/
years) from holding any of several positions in a union or other organization
that manages an employee benefit plan, including serving as an officer of the
union or a director of the union’s governing board. (See 29 U.S.C. §§ 504,
1111.)
Federal law also prohibits those convicted of certain crimes from providing
healthcare services for which they will receive payment from Medicare, 42
federal tax liability of private for profit employers to be used as an incentive for
employers to hire individuals from eight different targeted groups: TANF recipients,
veterans, ex-felons, high risk youth, summer youth, Food Stamp recipients, SSI
recipients, and vocational rehabilitation referrals.
JOB HELP FROM Contact:
Jeff Primmer or James Hunt, WOTC Coordinators
THE NATIONAL HIRE NETWORK Virginia Employment Commission
Gateway Building P.O. Box 1358 Richmond, VA 23218
804-786-2887 or 804-786-4468 804-786-6091 fax
HTTP://WWW.HIRENETWORK.ORG E-Mail: jprimmer@vec.state.va.us or jhunt@vec.state.va.us
Web Site: www.vec.state.va.us
SOME OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REPEATED
ELSWHERE IN THIS GUIDE. BUT THOUGHT IT HELPFUL IN C. Unemployment Insurance Office
Unemployment compensation is a social insurance program designed to provide
THE CONTEXT OF THIS RESOURCE THE HIRE NETWORK benefits to most individuals out of work, generally through no fault of their own, for
PUT OUT SO IT MAY BE REPEATED periods between jobs. In order to be eligible for benefits, jobless workers must
demonstrate that they have worked, usually measured by amount of wages and/or
weeks of work, and must be able and available for work.
I. Virgnia Employment Commission
The unemployment compensation program is based upon federal law, but
Contact: administered by states under state law.
Dolores Esser, Commissioner Virginia Employment Commission
703 E. Main St. Richmond, VA 23219 Applications for unemployment insurance benefits require reporting in person to the
804-786-1485 804-731-0616 fax nearest office of the Virginia Employment Commission to complete an application,
Web Site: www.vec.state.va.us speak with an interviewer, and receive monetary determination. Applications can
also be filed via the internet at the web site listed below.
Information about State Department of Labor resources may be of interest to:
• potential employers looking for incentives to hire individuals with criminal Contact:
histories; Virginia Employment Commission 703 E. Main St. Richmond, VA 23219
• service providers and individuals with criminal histories who are looking for 804-786-1484 Web Site: www.vec.state.va.us
assistance in finding employment; and
• researchers and policy makers looking at current programs to ascertain what II. Criminal Record Repository
programs are effective and serve their intended purpose. This is the agency individuals may contact to obtain a copy of their state rap sheet
and learn about the process of sealing, expunging or cleaning it up. The criminal
A. Federal Bonding Program record repository can also tell the individual who else is legally entitled to have
The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to access to his or her record.
individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants who are
qualified, but fail to get jobs because regular commercial bonding is denied due to Requests for criminal record searches in Virginia must be made by submitting a
their backgrounds. "Criminal Record Name Search" form SP-167. The instructions for the completion of
this form are noted on the reverse side of the document. This form can be viewed,
Contact: downloaded and/or printed by visiting the Virginia State Police Forms web site. A
$13 fee must accompany each request.
B. Tax Credits Virginia State Police Records Management Division
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit to reduce the
P.O. Box 27472 Richmond, VA 23261 804-674-2086
Web Site: www.vsp.state.va.us
III. State Attorney General
Employers and service providers may obtain information from the state attorney
general regarding occupational bars, the licensing of individuals with criminal Pre-Release Program
records in certain jobs, and whether the state has laws that limit what employers may
ask job applicants or protections against employment discrimination based on a During the year prior to an inmate‟s release from prison, a 19-session life skills
criminal record. program is made available which addresses information inmates need to live in the
community. Topics include finding and keeping a job, locating a residence,
Contact: budgeting and family responsibilities. Participation is not mandatory.
Jerry Kilgore, Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Gene Johnson, Director Virginia Department of Corrections
900 E. Main St. Richmond, VA 23219 804-786-2071 804-786-1991 fax 6900 Atmore Dr. Richmond, VA 23225 804-674-3000
E-Mail: mail@aog.state.va.us Web Site: www.oag.state.va.us E-Mail: directorsoffice@vadoc.state.va.us
Web Site: www.vadoc.state.va.us
IV. State Department of Corrections
VI. Legal Assistance
Free or low-cost legal resources, both in civil and criminal law, are helpful to
Prison Industry Program
individuals with criminal histories in learning about relevant state laws governing the
expungement or sealing of criminal histories or addressing other legal issues
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) produces quality products and services and resulting from having a criminal history.
furnishes work for prison inmates. Products manufactured include office furniture,
metal storage equipment, dorm furniture, and apparel. Services offered include
printing and institutional laundry. A. State Public Defender
Contact:
Contact:
Public Defender Commission 701 East Franklin St., Suite 1416
Virginia Correctional Enterprises 8030 White Bark Terrace
Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3297 804-371-8326 fax
Richmond, VA 23237 804-743-4100 (Central VA) or 800-823-2823
804-743-2210 fax E-Mail: vcemail@vadoc.state.va.us
Web Site: www.vadoc.state.va.us/resources/vce/default.htm B. Legal Services
Work Release Program The Legal Services Corporation of Virginia and the Virginia Poverty Law Center
publish a directory of all legal services available to low-income Virginians. The
directory is available upon request from the Virginia Poverty Law Center or at the
The Virginia Department of Corrections offers a work release program for prisoners
following web site: www.vplc.org/2002_vls_directory.htm.
who are nearing completion of their sentences and who meet specific eligibility
criteria. The primary goal is to provide work opportunities in a location close to
where inmates will be released. Eligible inmates are placed into local jail work Contact:
release programs. To be eligible, inmates must be at security level one, have a good Legal Services Corporation of Virginia 700 East Main St., Suite 1504
time earning level of one, have non-violent crime convictions, and be within 12 Richmond, VA 23219 804-782-9438
months of their good time release date or within three years of their mandatory Virginia Poverty Law Center 201 West Broad St., Suite 302
parole release date. Richmond, VA 23220 804-782-9430
C. State Bar Association
Gene Johnson, Director Virginia Department of Corrections
6900 Atmore Dr. Richmond, VA 23225 804-674-3000 Contact:
E-Mail: directorsoffice@vadoc.state.va.us Web Site: www.vadoc.state.va.us Sandra P. Thompson, Administration Director
Virginia Bar Association 701 E. Franklin St., Suite 1120 EMail: tfrazier@rcapva.org
Richmond, VA 23219 804-644-0041 804-644-0052 fax RCAP/Petersburg Office
E-Mail: thevba@vba.org Web Site: www.vba.org 212 N. Sycamore St., Ste 618 Petersburg, VA 23803
Ph: 804-733-8102 / Fax: 804-733-9716
EMail: aoba@rcapva.org Case Manager: Ashimiu Oba
VA CARES- PRE AND POST RELEASE Southeast Tidewater Opportunity Project
2551 Almeda Ave Norfolk, VA 23513-0266
Ph: 757-858-1370 / Fax: 757-858-1389
Services limited to Virginia prisoners only. RCAP Virginia CARES helps EMail: pthomas@stopinc.org Case Manager: Pat Thomas
prison inmates and newly released parolees in making a successful transition Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)
from prison to society. Pre-and post-release services for ex-offenders include 210 Second St., SW Roanoke, VA 24011
life skills training, consumer education, social skills and family relationships Ph: 540-345-6781 / Fax: 540-345-7602
EMail: crasheed@tapdads.org Case Manager: Correlli Rasheed
workshops, and emergency assistance in locating counseling, housing,
Virginia CARES/Danville Office
employment, clothes and transportation. Transition Specialists work with 301 Lynne St Danville, VA 24541
clients to begin the process of making long-range plans for education, Ph: 434-793-5627 / Fax: 434-793-7129
employment, and permanent housing. Email: ondrahairston@yahoo.com Case Manager: Ondra Hairston
Virginia CARES/Fredericksburg Office
The following contacts are affiliated with Virginia Cares, the services may P.O. Box 207 Corbin, VA 22446
very at each program, but they seem to be doing the same kind of stuff. Ph: 540-310-0150 / Fax: 540-310-0150
EMail: luckylicia@aol.com Case Manager: Licia Jones
Virginia CARES/Martinsville Office
Alexandria Office of Community Services
29 Broad St Martinsville, VA 24112
2525 Mt. Vernon Ave #9 Alexandria, VA 22301
Ph: 276-638-8311 / Fax: 276-632-6391
Ph: 703-838-0919 / Fax: 703-836-2104
EMail: bmaydian@netzero.com Case Manager: Bill Maydian
Email: james.green@ci.alexandria.va.us
Case Manager: James Green
Lynchburg Community Action Program
926 Commerce St. Lynchburg, VA 24504
Ph: 434-846-2778 ext 47 / Fax: 434-846-2759
EMail: rcarter@lyncag.org Case Manager - Sherman Calloway
Office of Human Affairs/Newport News
POST RELEASE SERVICES
2708 Chestnut Ave Newport News, VA
Ph: 757-928-3204 / Fax: 757-245-2103
EMail: cmoore@ohainc.org Case Manager - Carolyn Moore
People, Inc. Offender Aid and Restoration info@oarric.org www.oarric.org
1173 West Main Street Abingdon, Virginia 24210 Arlington County 1400 N. Uhle St., Suite 704 Arlington, VA 22201
Ph: 540-623-9188 / Fax: 540-628-2931 (703) 228-7030 Case managers provide support, emergency assistance,
email - kkincaid@peopleinc.net Case Manager: Kelly Kincaid identification, direct referrals, and planning for transition into the community.
Powhatan-Goochland Community Action Agency Employment staff prepare clients to obtain and maintain suitable employment.
3930 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, VA 23139 Limited to residents of Arlington County, City of Alexandria, and City of Falls
Ph: 804-598-3351 / Fax: 804-598-7990 Church.Fairfax Office 10640 Page Ave., Suite 250 Fairfax, VA 22030-
EMail: antaylor@pgcaa.org
Case Manager: Audrey Taylor
4000 (703) 246-3033Provides referrals to community resources; employment
Richmond Community Action Program and vocational guidance; one-on-one volunteers (inmate visitation) at Fairfax County
Adult Detention Center; emergency assistance for ex-offenders to obtain food,
1021 N. 17th St Richmond, VA 23219-1201
clothing and temporary housing. No halfway houses available in area. Family
Ph: 804-788-0050 / Fax: 804-644-1920
assistance services include family support group, one-on-one counseling (by
appointment); emergency assistance to obtain food, clothing and temporary hosing;
Saturday Friends, a Assistance only available for Fairfax County returning from state
correctional institutions.
Charlottesville Office 423 Lexington Ave. Virginia Department of Corrections
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (804) 296-2441OAR offers pre-trial services,
supervision of community service and restitution; job assistance, and emergency Shipping Address: 6900 Atmore Drive Richmond, VA 23225
assistance for offenders and families.Richmond Office No. 1 N. 3rd St., Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26963 Richmond, VA 23261-6963
Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-2746 fax: (804) 643-1187 Phone: (804) 674-3000
Assistance in getting a job after imprisonment and many more post
Director of the Department of Corrections (804) 674-3119
release services. Inmates may contact their case manager by submitting an inmate Inspector General (804) 674-3113
request form at the jail. You are eligible for OAR post-release services if you have Special Investigations Unit is responsible for conducting investigations of all
been released into the Richmond area from a local jail, state correctional institution, felony and misdemeanor violations of law committed in and against the Department of
or federal institution. Corrections; and serious allegations of staff/employee misconduct and administrative
Virginia Onesimus Ministries Tel.: (757) 421-2553 Mobile: (757) violations. The investigations include allegations involving economic crime and
615-6407 P.O. Box 12241 Norfolk 23541 was established in 1982. The drug/contraband matters. (804) 674-3023
primary focus of Onesimus is to provide transitional services to men released from Court and Legal Services determines eligibility dates for parole and release
jails and prisons. Onesimus provides structured living for ex-offenders in 4 group through time computation management. (804) 674-3563
homes located in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Currently Onesimus Central Classification Services provides an organized framework for
provides 28 beds for ex-offenders. In addition to housing, Onesimus also provides directing the behavior and therapeutic management of inmates through
job referrals and transportation to all group home residents. . population management and appropriate inmate security and institutional
assignments. (804) 674-3200
Gemeinschaft Home Admissions PO Box 288 Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Inmate Intake Services directs the reception of inmates from jails into the
Gemeinschaft Home 1423 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 ph. 540 434
State’s prison system and provides general information on state responsible
1690 fax 540-432-9479 info@gemeinschafthome.com In Response to Governor
inmates. (804) 674-3218
Gilmore's Substance Abuse Reduction Effort (SABRE) Gemeinschaft Home has
Central Criminal Records Services maintains files for inmates who are
contracted with the Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide a
actively confined or on active parole. (804) 674-3200
Transitional Therapeutic Community (TTC) Program for those persons being
Offender Release Services provides mandated notification to local officials
released from the in-prison Therapeutic Community Programs.
(commonwealth attorneys, local law enforcement, judges, etc.) for offenders
“Making A Difference for You, Inc.” Gail O. Crawford, President being released. (804) 674-3046
216 E. Belt Boulevard, Suite 1 Richmond , VA 23260 Health Services oversees and directs the provision of medical and nursing
(804) 833-3281 Learn Typing & Computer Skills services, dental services, mental health services, and nutrition services to
inmates within the Department of Corrections. Our mission is to provide
necessary, cost effective care to offenders. (804) 674-3000
Statewide Programs provide policy oversight and direction to the system of
prison programs that enhance public safety by providing offenders with
opportunities for positive changes while supporting the secure and safe
operation of prison facilities. (804) 674-3296
Questions concerning executive clemency should be
addressed to:
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
P.O. Box 2454
Richmond, VA 23218-2454
Tel: (804) 786-2441
You can find info out about probation and parole from following:
Community Corrections
Eastern Regional Office
Office of the Governor Contact Info
Jo G. Holland, Regional Director Governor Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor
157 North Main Street Suite C Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Centers
(757) 925-2231
1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219
Community Corrections Western Regional Office Phone: (804) 786-2211 Fax: (804) 371-6351
Sherman Lea, Regional Director TTY/TDD (For the Hearing Impaired):
5427 Peters Creek Road 1-800-828-1120, or 711
Suite 100 Roanoke, Virginia 24019 (540) 561-7050
For regular U.S. mail, please use the following address:
Community Corrections Central Regional Office P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218
R. Forrest Powell, Regional Director
10501 Trade Court Richmond, Virginia 23236
(804) 897-6666 Secretary of Public Safety
Executive Office Building (Patrick Henry Building)
Office of Internal Auditing – 804-674-3273 3rd Floor 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219Telephone:
Office of Investigations – 804-674-3023 (804) 786-5351 FAX: (804) 371-6381
Background Investigations – 804-674-3041 E-mail: sops-cs@governor.virginia.gov
Extradition and Absconder 804-674-3023
Office of the Executive Secretary of the
Ombudsman Services Unit – P.O. Box 26963 Richmond, VA 23261
804-674-3014 Investigate and attempt to resolve grievances at appeal
level of inmates assigned to VA Dept. of Corrections institutes (adult
Supreme Court
only); internal monitoring of prisoner rights within DOC of Virginia 100 North Ninth Street Third Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Telephone: 804-786-6455
FAX: 804-786-4542
E-mail: webmaster@courts.state.va.us
provides general information about the state's judicial system and
makes available the opinions of the Supreme Court of Virginia and
the Court of Appeals of Virginia. This office cannot process,
manage, handle or answer questions about individual cases in the
courts.
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-1069
Clerk of the House of Delegates State Capitol, Richmond, VA 23219
804-698-1619
Information 1 877 391 FACT or 804-698-1500
VA Senate
To Find your State Senator go to: http://senate.state.va.us
Name or Title /General Assembly Building Richmond, VA 23219
President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Capitol, First Floor
Office, 900 East Main Street. 14th Floor Richmond VA 23219 804-
786-2078
President Pro Tempore General Assembly Building Room 626
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-7528
Senate Majority Leader General Assembly Building Room 621
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-7512
Senate Minority Leader General Assembly Building Room 613
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-7535
Clerk of the Senate State Capitol, Richmond VA 23219 804-698-
7400
Information – 804-698-7410 or 1 888 892- 6948
VA House
To find your Representative go to
http://hod.state.va.us
Name or Title P.O. Box 406 Richmond, VA 23218
Speaker of the House General Assembly Building, Room 635
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-1028
House Majority Leader General Assembly Building Room 607
Richmond VA 23219 804-698-1008
House Minority Leader General Assembly Building Room 614
Major Institutions
21360 Deerfield Drive Lunenburg Correctional Center 701 Sanderson Road
Capron, VA 23829 Carole F. Wallace, Warden P. O. Box 16482
(434) 658-4368 285P Highway 49 Chesapeake, VA 23328-6482
and Prisons Deep Meadow Correctional Center
Loretta K. Kelly, Warden
State Farm, VA 23160
P. O. Box Y
Victoria, VA 23974
(434) 696-2045
(757) 421-7141
Sussex I State Prison
Gerald K. Washington, Acting Warden
(804) 598-5503 24414 Musselwhite Drive
Augusta Correctional Center Dillwyn Correctional Center Marion Treatment Center Waverly, VA 23891-1111
Daniel A. Braxton, Warden Lisa Edwards, Warden Ken Osborne, Warden (804) 834-9967
1821 Estaline Valley Road Route 20 N. 110 Wright Street
Craigsville, Virginia 24430 P. O. Box 670 Dillwyn, VA 23936 P. O. Box 1027 Sussex II State Prison
(540) 997-7000 (434) 983-5034 Marion, VA 24354 Eddie L. Pearson, Warden
Baskerville Correctional Center Fluvanna Correctional Center (276) 783-7154 24427 Musselwhite Drive
Henry Ponton, Warden Barbara J. Wheeler, Warden Mecklenburg Correctional Center Waverly, VA 23891-1111
4150 Hayes Mill Road Route 250 West Charles E. Davis, Warden (804) 834-2678
Baskerville, VA 23915 P. O. Box 1000 Troy, VA 22974 760 Prison Road Virginia Correctional Center for
(434) 447-3857 (434) 984-3700 P. O. Box 500 Women
Botetourt Correctional Center Greensville Correctional Center Boydton, VA 23917 Wendy S. Hobbs, Warden
J. D. Terry, Warden George M. Hinkle, Warden (434) 738-6114 2841 River Road
201 State Drive 901 Corrections Way Nottoway Correctional Center P. O. Box 1
P. O. Box 250 Jarratt, VA 23870-9614 Warden Douglas M. Vaughan Goochland, VA 23063
Troutville, VA 24175 (434) 535-7000 650 Shutt Road (804) 784-3582
(540) 857-7021 Haynesville Correctional Center P. O. Box 488 Wallens Ridge State Prison
Bland Correctional Center Daniel T. Mahon, Warden Burkeville, VA 23922 A. David Robinson, Warden
Larry W. Jarvis, Warden 650 Barn Field Road (434) 767-5543 272 Dogwood Drive
256 Bland Farm Road P. O. Box 129 Powhatan Correctional Center P. O. Box 759
Route 2, Box 143 Haynesville, VA 22472 Al Baskerville, Warden Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Bland, VA 24315-9615 (804) 333-3577 State Farm, VA 23160 (276) 523-3310
(276) 688-3341 Indian Creek Correctional Center (804) 598-4251
Brunswick Correctional Center Patricia Terrangi, Warden Pulaski Correctional Center
H. Randolph Powell, Warden
1147 Planters Road
801 Sanderson Road
P. O. Box 16481
Chesapeake, VA 23328-6481
Alfred C. Hollar,
Warden
Correctional Centers
P.O. Box 207C Morgans Cut Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868 (757) 421-0095 P. O. Box 1188
James River Correctional Center Caroline Correctional Unit #2
(434) 848-4131 Dublin, VA 24084
Buckingham Correctional Center Samuel V. Pruett, Warden Bobby W. Soles, Superintendent
(540) 831-5840 31285 Camp Road
Lisa Edwards, Acting Warden State Farm, VA 23160 Red Onion State Prison
Route 20 N. (804) 784-3551 Hanover, VA 23069
Tracy S. Ray, Warden (804) 994-2161
P. O. Box 430 Keen Mountain Correctional Center 10800 H. Jack Rose Highway
Kathleen Bassett, Warden Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10
Dillwyn, VA 23936 P.O. Box 970
(434) 391-5980 State Route 629 Edward Meeks, Superintendent
Pound, VA 24279 221 Spitler Circle
Coffeewood Correctional Center P. O. Box 860 (276) 796-7510
Jeffrey N. Dillman, Warden Oakwood, VA 24631 Greenville, VA 24440
Southampton Correctional Center (540) 337-1818
12352 Coffeewood Drive (276) 498-7411 James V. Beale, Warden
Lawrenceville Correctional Center Dinwiddie Correctional Unit #27
P. O. Box 500 14545 Old Belfield Road
Mitchells, VA 22729 Ed Wright, Warden J. H. (Jim) Snodgrass, Superintendent
Capron, VA 23829 13510 Cox Road
(540) 829-6483 1607 Planters Road (434) 658-4174
Deerfield Correctional Center Lawrenceville, VA 23868 P. O. Box 40
St. Brides Correctional Center Church Road, VA 23833
David Everett, Warden (434) 848-9349 John Garman, Warden
(804) 265-5744 Box 1789 Claude W. Mitchell, Superintendent Haynesville, VA 22472
Halifax Correctional Unit #23 Halifax, VA 24588 Camp Seventeen Road (804) 333-3577
W. J. Townley, Superintendent (434) 572-2683 P. O. Box 39
1200 Farm Road Haynesville Correctional Unit #17
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28
Barry Kanode, Superintendent
18155 A. L. Philpott Highway
P. O. Box 1090
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 957-2234
Pocahontas Correctional Unit #13
Tammy C. Estep, Superintendent
6900 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Rustburg Correctional Unit #9
Howard Arthur, Superintendent
479 Camp Nine Road Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-7354
Tazewell Correctional Unit #31
Karen A. Polinsky, Superintendent
Route 3, Box 472
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4701
Wise Correctional Unit #18
J. J. Bunch, Superintendent
Highway 72 South
P. O. Box 1198
Coeburn, VA 24230-1198
(276) 395-2384
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