Red Onion’s Bold Reentry Step | Richmond News

Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the state’s only supermax facility, is pioneering a bold new approach to incarceration by launching one of the nation’s first intensive reentry programs. Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled the initiative in July, targeting 20 high-risk inmates nearing release to equip them with workforce skills and community resources—aiming to slash recidivism and boost public safety. While only 14 other supermax prisons nationwide offer similar programs, this effort marks a critical shift from punishment to opportunity, offering hope and practical tools to those most likely to return to society. Though limited in scope, the program promises long-term savings for taxpayers and a safer future for communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6444a1cc987a6eb5