Vermont Department of Corrections

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Vision
To be valued by the citizens of Vermont as a partner in prevention, research, management, and intervention of criminal behavior

Mission
In partnership with the community, we support safe communities by providing leadership in crime prevention, repairing the harm done, addressing the needs of crime victims, ensuring offender accountability for criminal acts, and managing the risk posed by offenders. Values
Responsibility, Commitment, Integrity, Judgment, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Compassion

Principles
We believe:

In the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals;
In treating people with respect and dignity;
That people can change;
In individual empowerment;
In fairness throughout decision making;
In non-violent conflict resolution;
In the value of individual, cultural, and racial diversity;
In respect for the liberty interests, rights, and entitlements of the individual;
In maintaining a safe and secure environment;
In the placement of offenders in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety and offense severity;
That community participation and support are essential for the successful delivery of correctional services;
That victims have the right to have an active role in determining how their needs can best be met;
That offenders are responsible, to the extent possible, to repair harm done to victims and the community;
In professional self-improvement; and
In teamwork and the process of continuous improvement.

09/15/2026

NWSCF’s COI Grandy with his daughter Cameron who followed in her father’s footsteps by graduating from VCA 189 today. She will be working at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility! Way to keep it in the family! Congratulations!

09/15/2026
09/14/2026
09/14/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Graduates of the 189th Vermont Correctional Academy! 🎓

Please join us in congratulating the newest graduates of the 189th Vermont Correctional Academy!

Their dedication, hard work, and commitment throughout the academy have prepared them for the important work ahead. We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to welcoming them into the field.

Congratulations, graduates! We wish you continued success as you begin this next chapter in your careers. 👏

09/11/2026
09/10/2026

Congratulations to Officer Martinez, who has successfully completed his probationary period!

Effective September 9, Officer Martinez is officially promoted to the rank of Correctional Officer I.

Please join us in congratulating COI Martinez on reaching this important milestone. We appreciate his hard work, commitment, and continued service to the NWSCF team.

Congratulations, COI Martinez!

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09/09/2026

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Get the facts. Make your own choice. You might be surprised where it takes you.

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280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT
05676

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