Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Improving and Promoting Public Safety in the Commonwealth of Virginia For more information about DCJS:
http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/about/

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is charged with planning and carrying out programs and initiatives to improve the functioning and effectiveness of Virginia's criminal justice system as a whole.

06/19/2026
SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Virginia Community Criminal Justice Board Forum is coming September 2–4, 2026, in Charlottesvill...
06/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2026 Virginia Community Criminal Justice Board Forum is coming September 2–4, 2026, in Charlottesville, VA.

Virginia’s Community Criminal Justice Boards play a vital role in strengthening local justice systems, fostering collaboration, and tackling cross-system challenges. This 2.5 day in-person forum—hosted by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services—will help CCJB teams build practical skills, enhance board operations, and develop tools they can immediately apply in their communities.

September 2–4, 2026 | Omni Hotel Charlottesville
Registration opens July 13, 2026 for CCJB teams of three.

Questions? Contact: Amanda Griffith – [email protected] or Ken Rose – [email protected]

Join us in congratulating Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office on their recent recertification as a Certified Crime Prev...
06/17/2026

Join us in congratulating Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office on their recent recertification as a Certified Crime Prevention Community (CCPC).

One of the first of its kind in the nation, Virginia's Certified Crime Prevention Community (CCPC) program encourages localities to develop and implement collaborative community safety plans within a flexible framework designed by the New Partnership Commission for Community Safety.

CCPC provides an ongoing process by which communities can reassess and update their plans to address emerging community safety issues. To obtain certification, a locality must meet 12 core community safety elements/strategies augmented by a minimum of seven approved optional elements.

Learn more here. https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/law-enforcement/programs/certified-crime-prevention-community-program?fbclid=IwY2xjawSeuflleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsU3d1OVB2Y1hqYVREQ0cyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqa-YIE_lrZb-WM2k-9EuLxIghsATd18T0W9976mm-DfcdEhdVVLG1hdFsTF_aem_kbwMvFjoocL6UjZec6O68g

Join us in congratulating Henrico County Police on their recertification to our Certified Crime Prevention Community Pro...
06/12/2026

Join us in congratulating Henrico County Police on their recertification to our Certified Crime Prevention Community Program (CCPC).

It's always an honor to share about this program and give accolades to the Virginia localities who earn the respected CCPC distinction.

Two more coming up next week!

GRANTEE NEWS!This week, DCJS staff attended the beam signing ceremony for The Heights, a new domestic violence survivor ...
06/11/2026

GRANTEE NEWS!

This week, DCJS staff attended the beam signing ceremony for The Heights, a new domestic violence survivor campus being developed by YWCA Richmond in Highland Springs.

Community partners, stakeholders, funders, and supporters were invited to sign a steel beam that will become part of the building's elevator shaft—a lasting symbol of the collaboration and commitment making this project possible.

When completed, The Heights will provide 19 affordable apartments for survivors and their families, along with a new Sprout School campus, creating a safe and supportive community for those rebuilding their lives.

The need for these services continues to grow. YWCA Richmond's domestic violence hotline receives more than 14,000 calls each year, and calls have increased by 25 percent. Demand for emergency housing has also risen significantly, underscoring the importance of projects like The Heights.

DCJS is proud to support partners working to expand safety, stability, and hope for survivors across the Commonwealth.
Learn more about The Heights: https://ywcarichmond.org/theheights/

Address

1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5pm
Thursday 8:15am - 5pm
Friday 8:15am - 5pm

Telephone

+18047864000

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