Virginia
Legal Resources:
ACLU of Virginia
6 North Sixth St., Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219-2419
(804) 644-8022
Selected litigation limited to state prison facilities and county jails. No direct referrals.
Alan J. Chaset, Esq.
910 King St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-3375
Post-convictions representation of federal criminal defendants.
Alderson Legal Assistance Program
Washington and Lee School of Law
Contact: C. Elizabeth Belmont
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-8560
Legal assistance to inmates at FCP Alderson. Assistance regarding convictions and sentences, conditions of confinement, parole, immigration issues, and civil problems. Direct referrals when appropriate.
Legal Aid Justice Center
1000 Preston Ave., Suite A
Suite A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(866) 534-5243
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(804) 253-4290
General legal research for prisoners; legal counseling and investigation; assistance in preparing pro se post-conviction petitions and motions; limited representation at judicial and administrative hearings.
National Prison Project
1875 Connecticut Ave, NW #410
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-4830
Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse
Washington & Lee University School of Law
Attn: Prof. William S Geimer
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463 - 8525
Student clinic providing assistance to attorneys who request help on a capital case.
Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center
2421 Ivy Road, Suite 301
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Provides legal services to attorneys working on death-penalty cases.
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
PO Box 4804
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(888) 567-8237
Virginia Law Foundation
700 East Main Street, Suite 1501
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 648-0112
Virginia Legal Aid Society
513 Church Street
PO Box 6058
Lynchburg, VA 24505-6058
(804) 528-4722
Virginia Post-Conviction Assistance Project
PO Box 506
Richmond, VA 23204 - 0506
(804) 643 - 6845
Virginia Poverty Law Center
201 West Broad Street, Suite 302
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 782 - 9430
University of Virginia Law School
Pro Bono Criminal Project
580 Massie Road
Room 158D
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-1789
Support Organizations:
AIDS/HIV Services Group
P.O. Box 2322
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(804) 979-7714
Offers services to individuals with HIV/AIDS who are in the local jail. Also offers supports to family members. Offers assistance with post-release planning for housing, employment, etc.
Assisting Families of Inmates
1 N. 5th Street, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219
Provides transportation for families and friends of prisoners who wish to visit. Runs a counseling program for children of prisoners.
CURE -Virginia (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants-Virginia, Inc).
Jean Auldridge, Director
P.O. Box 19453
Alexandria, Virginia 22320-0453
(703) 765-6549
All-volunteer membership organization. Provides referrals; Public info and educations on the criminal justice system; and prison and criminal justice reform advocacy.
Offender Aid and Restoration
Arlington County
1400 N. Uhle St., Suite 704
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7030
Case managers provide support, emergency assistance, identification, direct referrals, and planning for transition into the community. Employment staff prepare clients to obtain and maintain suitable employment. Limited to residents of Arlington County, City of Alexandria, and City of Falls Church.
Fairfax Office
10640 Page Ave., Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22030-4000
(703) 246-3033
Provides referrals to community resources; employment and vocational guidance; one-on-one volunteers (inmate visitation) at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center; emergency assistance for ex-offenders to obtain food, clothing and temporary housing. No halfway houses available in area. Family assistance services include family support group, one-on-one counseling (by appointment); emergency assistance to obtain food, clothing and temporary hosing; Saturday Friends, a Assistance only available for Fairfax County returning from state correctional institutions.
Charlottesville Office
423 Lexington Ave.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(804) 296-2441
OAR offers pre-trial services, supervision of community service and restitution; job assistance, and emergency assistance for offenders and families.
Richmond Office
No. 1 N. 3rd St., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 643-2746
Assistance in getting a job after imprisonment.
Prison Family Support Services, Inc.
Contact: Susie White, Executive Director
1 N. 5th St., Ste. 400
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 643-2401
Visiting -day transportation for families and friends of state inmates between Richmond and most major state prisoners; information and referral for community services; provides chaperones to accompany children on visits with incarcerated mothers; and co-sponsors a Girl Scouts troop for incarcerated mothers and their daughters.
Richmond Community Action Program, Inc./VA CARES
Contact: William Johnson, Jr., Case Manger
1021 N. 17th St.
Richmond , VA 23219
(804) 788-0050 x 31;
Services limited to Virginia prisoners only. RCAP Virginia CARES helps prison inmates and newly released parolees in making a successful transition from prison to society. Pre-and post-release services for ex-offenders include life skills training, consumer education, social skills and family relationships workshops, and emergency assistance in locating counseling, housing, employment, clothes and transportation. Transition Specialists work with clients to begin the process of making long-range plans for education, employment, and permanent housing.
Virginia Council on Human Rights
Rita R. Henderson, Director
900 E. Main Street
Pocahontas Building, 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 225-2292
Education:
Books Through Bars
4722 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-0882 ext 2
Sends books to prisoners.
Updated June, 2005
