# Virginia Launches Corrections Advisory Council

Virginia appointed members to a new advisory council focused on safety, accountability, transparency, reentry, and community corrections. The council held its first meeting on November 5, 2026. The announcement identifies no contract, solicitation, funding amount, or procurement timeline, but the council’s priorities may help shape future corrections operations and service needs in the Commonwealth.

- Corrections contractors and service providers can assess how existing offerings support facility safety, accountability, reentry, and community corrections—the priorities identified for the council.
- There is no active procurement or deadline described in the announcement; businesses should not treat the council’s formation as a solicitation or funded opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC)
- Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Arlington County Sheriff's Office
- Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney

### Key Quotes
> By bringing these Virginians to the table, we can identify practical solutions that make our facilities safer, increase accountability, and strengthen public safety across Virginia.
> — Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia

### Sources
- [November Releases](https://www.governor.virginia.gov//newsroom/news-releases/2026/november-releases/name-1128119-en.html) - VA