Planning commission approves CoreCivic reentry center expansion at Ward Boulevard, 7–1 The commission voted 7–1 to approve CoreCivic’s conditional‑use permit to expand the reentry facility at 7714 Ward Boulevard, adding up to 12 beds and interior office space; staff had recommended denial citing buffer loss and concentration of similar uses.

The Newport News Planning Commission has approved a controversial expansion of the CoreCivic reentry center, despite concerns over neighborhood impact and buffer zones.

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Planning commission recommends approval of CoreCivic reentry center expansion, adding beds and office space The commission recommended approval (7–1) of a conditional‑use permit allowing CoreCivic to increase capacity at a reentry facility on Ward Boulevard from 84 to 96 residents and add office space; planning staff recommended denial citing prior permit limits and buffer reduction, but commissioners emphasized program needs and community partnerships.

The Newport News Planning Commission has voted to expand a local reentry facility despite concerns over zoning limits and community impact, highlighting a clash between rehabilitation efforts and regulatory constraints.

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FailSafe-ERA representing at Riverside Church!
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FailSafe-ERA was honored to participate as a vendor at the 3rd Annual Community Connections Expo, hosted by FAHASS (Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services) on March 17, 2026, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
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Subcommittee carries over bill tying release readiness to education or trade credentials House Bill 11 62 would require inmates to complete a high‑school equivalency or vocational/trade credential as part of reentry planning and expand earned‑credit reviews to consider programming progress; the subcommittee carried the measure to 2027 after DOC raised capacity concerns and public witnesses flagged transfer/waitlist issues.

A new bill in Virginia aims to revolutionize inmate reentry by mandating educational and vocational credentials before release, but is it feasible with current facility capacities?

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FailSafe-ERA CEO, Juanita Shanks and HER House Owner, Melissa Brown, are excited to reconnect and to announce the awesome partnership with FailSafe-ERA and HER House, a residential home committed to empowering women recovering from substance use disorder.
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Getting Past Our Pasts: Clearing the Non-Convictions and Outdated Convictions that Still Hold Us Back Today
Wednesday, July 30, 730pm
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Had to capture this picture of Al Macklin (blue shirt), one our Class Facilitators at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, embracing one of our class participants on the outside!!!
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VADOC Marks Second Chance Month, Announces Virtual Series Every Thursday in April - RealRadio804 RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is celebrating National Second Chance Month throughout April, sharing resources and information to support second chances for those involved in the criminal justice system. Second Chance Month recognizes the importance of a positive return to society. An important part of VADOC’s public safety mission is providing inmates […]

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Want to Share our Agenda for the Second Chance Gala tonight. Thank you to all our sponsors!
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