West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

W.Va. Corrections Vacancies Down, Rehabilitation Efforts Expanding 

In late 2023, a shortage of more than 1,000 frontline jail and prison guards kept a nearly two year state of emergency in place, with hundreds of National Guard members filling in at detention facilities.  ...

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Improving West Virginia Corrections, Conserving Salamanders And Accessing Dental Care, This West Virginia Week

This week on West Virginia Week we learn about improvements being made to the state’s correctional facilities. Also we learn about the issues of protecting endangered Appalachian salamanders.

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Latest Lawsuit Against DCR: Medical Neglect That Led To Death Of A Prisoner

A new lawsuit alleges an imprisoned person wasn’t given adequate medical care at the Southern Regional Jail and it led to his death. The lawsuit was filed by Steve New, who has other pending litigation with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

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