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Alcoholic Beverage Control

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is responsible for the distribution of alcoholic beverages, the enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to alcoholic beverages and youth access to tobacco and provides excellent customer service in its over 320 stores in convenient locations throughout the Commonwealth.
www.abc.virginia.gov
 

Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council

The Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council is an executive branch state agency responsible for providing and coordinating training, education and services for Virginia's prosecutors. The 120 elected Commonwealth's Attorneys and their approximately 650 Assistants statewide depend on Council-sponsored training programs to meet the annual continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements mandated by the Virginia State Bar to maintain their licenses to practice law.
www.cas.state.va.us
 

Correctional Education

The Department of Correctional Education prepares youth and adults for success after incarceration. Academic and vocational training are means to an end - the return to school, the pursuit of higher education, and employment upon release. The agency strives to provide quality educational programs that enable incarcerated youth and adults to become responsible, productive, tax-paying members of their communities.
www.dce.virginia.gov
 

Corrections

The Virginia Department of Corrections is a model correctional agency that leads the nation in providing primary public safety services; specifically the confinement of 33,000 offenders with the lowest escape rate, and the supervision of over 58,000 offenders in the community with a three year recidivism rate below 29%. The Department is also an innovative leader through the application of cutting edge research-based programs to improve offender transition success. These outstanding results are made possible by the employees of the Department who are committed to the highest professional standards and excellence in public service.
www.vadoc.virginia.gov
 

Criminal Justice Services

The Department of Criminal Justice Services provides comprehensive planning and state-of-the-art technical and support services for the criminal justice system to improve and promote public safety in the Commonwealth. The Department of Criminal Justice Services is charged with planning and carrying out programs and initiatives to improve the functioning and effectiveness of the criminal justice system as a whole.
www.dcjs.virginia.gov
 

Emergency Management

The Department of Emergency Management protects the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from emergencies and disasters through emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts. The Department of Emergency Management coordinates the state's emergency response efforts by working with local, state and federal partners, as well as private, nonprofit and volunteer organizations.
www.vaemergency.com
 

Fire Programs

The Department of Fire Programs strives to be the internationally recognized and trusted leader in providing fire and emergency services support to communities throughout Virginia. It delivers funding, professional development, public fire and life safety education, research, operational support, advocacy, and technical assistance. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs provides programs and services to the citizens of all Virginia town, city and counties and more than 770 fire departments and about 40,000 firefighters.
www.vafire.com
 

Forensic Science

The Department of Forensic Science is a nationally accredited forensic laboratory system serving all state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and Commonwealth's Attorneys in Virginia. The Department's examiners provide technical assistance and training, evaluate and analyze evidence, interpret results, and provide expert testimony related to the full spectrum of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes.
www.dfs.virginia.gov
 

Governor's Office for Substance Abuse Prevention

Governor’s Office for Substance Abuse Prevention supports positive youth development by providing strategic statewide leadership, fostering collaboration and the sharing of resources at all levels, and providing tools and training to practice evidence-based prevention so that Virginia’s youth will develop into productive citizens free from substance abuse, violence, delinquency, school drop-out, criminal gang participation and related risky behaviors.
www.gosap.governor.virginia.gov
 

Juvenile Justice

The Department of Juvenile Justice protects the public through a balanced approach of accountability and comprehensive services that prevents and reduces juvenile delinquency through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and others, while providing opportunities for delinquent youth to become responsible and productive citizens. The Department is responsible for the operation of Court Service Units that work with the judiciary and the Correctional Centers that provide physical security as well discipline and treatment for wards committed to their care by the judiciary.
www.DJJ.virginia.gov
 

Military Affairs

The Department of Military Affairs plans, coordinates, maintains situational awareness and employ forces for homeland security and homeland defense in order to respond to any incidents with the Commonwealth.  On order of the Governor, the Department of Military Affairs will provide capabilities to assist civil authorities in protecting life and property, preserving peace, order and public safety.  The Virginia Defense Force, the Virginia Air National Guard and the Virginia Army National Guard all fall under the Department of Military Affairs.
www.virginiaguard.com
 

Parole Board

The Virginia Parole Board is responsible for determining who is to be released on discretionary parole. As such, Board members make decisions that significantly affect those released and the public.
www.vadoc.virginia.gov/vpb/default.shtm
 

State Police

The Virginia State Police, independent yet supportive of other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the people of Virginia and our visitors. With 75 years of service to the citizens of the Commonwealth, the men and women of this statewide agency strive to fulfill their public safety mission while improving the quality of life for those living, working and visiting in Virginia.
www.vsp.virginia.gov
 

Department of Veterans Services

The Department of Veterans Services serves Virginia’s veterans and their beneficiaries by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice. The Department operates 20 benefit services offices where representatives assist veterans and their family members in filing claims for VA and state benefits. The agency operates two cemeteries for veterans and a long-term care facility offering nursing and domiciliary care for veterans. DVS also certifies that post-secondary educational institutions meet G.I. Bill funding and eligibility requirements, enabling veterans and family members to pursue educational opportunities.
www.vdva.vipnet.org
 

Virginia War Memorial

Located overlooking the historic Richmond business district and the James River, the War Memorial was created by the Virginia General Assembly to honor Virginia's war dead.
www.vawarmemorial.org/