‘I didn’t just do time. I used time’; inmate-turned-entrepreneur brings message of hope to jails
David Baldwin spent a decade in and out of incarceration, beginning when he was a minor. Pursuing his interest in fashion while serving his sentence, Baldwin transformed his original "roo pocket" design into a U.S.-patented utility pants design for health care workers, hobbyists and skilled trades people. Continue reading ‘I didn’t just do time. I used time’; inmate-turned-entrepreneur brings message of hope to jails
Mobilize Recovery performance outside Henrico jail marks milestone for aspiring singer recovering from addiction
For Israael Cannon, the journey of recovery from addiction isn’t just a battle but a transformative experience. With the support of Henrico County and encouragement from his children, he began a pivotal chapter in his life in January, finding a constant source of strength along the way.
Continue reading Mobilize Recovery performance outside Henrico jail marks milestone for aspiring singer recovering from addiction
Jails offer video calls to inmates after COVID-19 halts in-person visitation
‘Family connection and support is vital,’ Sheriff Alisa Gregory says
Henrico County jail inmates were meeting in person with family and friends an average of 100 times per day before sweeping measures to contain the coronavirus abruptly ended the visitations last March.
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43 additional inmates at Henrico’s Jail West test positive for COVID-19
Sheriff’s Office to offer testing to all inmates, staff plus those recently released Continue reading 43 additional inmates at Henrico’s Jail West test positive for COVID-19