2025 VCA Training Institute
 SAVE THE DATE!!!
"Ignite the Spark Within; Live Your Best Life Now"
October 30-31 2025 
​Petersburg Public Library 
Registration Open 
(Training InstituteTab for Hotel Information)  

 Take Advantage of your ACA Benefits VCA/ACA a Dual Chapter!!!
​Contact VCA Membership: [email protected] 540-748-1112
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RECOGNIZE SOMEONE SPECIAL!
(Click Awards Tab for forms, instructions)
Deadline for submission has been extended to
October 3, 2025 11:59 p.m.​
Criminal Justice Employee of the Year!!!
Lifetime Career Achievement Award!!!
​VCA Member of the Year!!!


​Virginia Correctional Association 
 ​2025 - 2026 Election Results
​ Thank you! For your Vote!

I am pleased to announce the list of VCA Officers and Board Members
for the 2025-2026 term:


President: • Dana Ratliffe-Walker
President-Elect: • Jennie Amison
Past-President: • June Williams-Hopson
Vice President: • Curly Sellers
Treasurer: • Lois Fegan
Secretary: •  Libbie Miller
At-Large Board Members:
• Courtney Blakey
• Vanessa Crawford 
• Larry Edmonds
• Ernest Giles 
• Caroel Selby
• Chuck Kehoe
•Mark Murphy
•Jose Quiroz​​
• Misganaw Beyene
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Dana Ratliffe-Walker, President
Virginia Correctional Association

Most Recent VCA Bylaws and Constitution (2022)

Professional development and growth opportunities for corrections professionals.

VCA Challenge Coins!

First introduced at the 2019
Fall Training Institute, these VCA Coins are a great way to share your membership in your professional organization with fellow employees at your workplace or with friends
VCA coin shown next to traditional military challenge coin for size comparison.
 Picture
Our VCA Challenge Coin was designed by Bill Stapleton.
You can order coins from the VCA Treasurer for only $10, which includes shipping.  Money orders made to VCA are preferred.
Address envelope as "Challenge Coins"
P. O. Box 13384, Richmond, Virginia 23225

Mission

More information about our mission to inform, educate, and be a leading promoter of an effective criminal justice system.

Training

Our annual Training Institute is 1 day 1/2 event offering multiple ways to network with industry professionals

Leadership

The Virginia Correctional Association is governed by its membership, the Board of Directors and elected Officers.

Dual
​Membership

The Virginia Correctional Association is a Dual Membership Chapter of the American Correctional Association (ACA).

Become a Member

VCA is focused on professional development and growth opportunities for its members. As a member you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and skills with colleagues and to participate in the ongoing work of our association. You can even have some fun doing it!

Site Last Updated on September 27, 2025