Virginia Correctional Association
The mission of the Virginia Correctional Association (VCA) is to provide information, education, and leadership for the community to promote an effective criminal justice system.
2026 Annual Training Conference
October 21-22, 2026 - Petersburg Library
Registration Now Open!
2026 Conference Portal
2026 AWARDS — Nominations Open
RECOGNIZE SOMEONE SPECIAL!
- Criminal Justice Employee of the Year
- Lifetime Career Achievement Award
- VCA Member of the Year
Nominations Open: September 3 – September 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT
Selection Period: September 25 – October 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT
Click on awards tab above to access forms
2026 VCA Board & Officer Elections
Nominations Open: August 27 – September 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT
Voting Period: September 28 – October 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT
CLICK TO NOMINATE
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Contact VCA Membership: [email protected] / 540-748-1112 or [email protected] / 703-224-0115
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
Sincerely, Dana Ratliffe-Walker, President, Virginia Correctional Association
Mission
More information about our mission to inform, educate, and be a leading promoter of an effective criminal justice system.
Read MoreTraining
Our annual Training Institute is 1 day 1/2 event offering multiple ways to network with industry professionals.
Read MoreLeadership
The Virginia Correctional Association is governed by its membership, the Board of Directors and elected Officers.
Read MoreDual Membership
The Virginia Correctional Association is a Dual Membership Chapter of the American Correctional Association (ACA).
Read MoreBecome a Member
VCA is focused on professional development and growth opportunities for people working in the field of corrections. 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 3, 2026