Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Regional Jails Undergo Investment Reform, Recruitment Efforts

Regional jails in West Virginia have long struggled with staffing and safety issues. Investment reforms and recruiting efforts from state leadership aim to solve these issues.

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W.Va. Corrections Commissioner Says Jail Guard Vacancies Are Being Filled

While West Virginia remains in a corrections emergency with hundreds of National Guard members helping fill the ranks, progress is being made.

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New Corrections Lawsuit Alleges Women’s Prison Gang Terrorized Inmates

The complaint said a female gang known as the “A-8 Gladiators” freely and severely beat an inmate while she was incarcerated,

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New Homeland Security Inspector General Creates 'To Do' List

“My work is when there are allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and maybe even matters that rise to a level of criminal investigation," Honaker said.

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