Public Defender Office

The Richmond Public Defenders is a dedicated team of passionate lawyers who fiercely advocate for their clients, providing zealous and compassionate legal representation. With a deep understanding of the legal process, they work tirelessly to protect and defend the rights and dignity of individuals facing challenging circumstances. Committed to their community, the Richmond Public Defenders go beyond traditional legal services by identifying and addressing the social support needs of their clients, connecting them with relevant service providers. They actively seek imaginative and motivated individuals to join their team, emphasizing the importance of compassion, skill, and commitment in the pursuit of justice and the defense of civil and human rights.Generated from the website

The Department of Juvenile Justice is managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The department works to prevent and reduce delinquencies. It manages correctional facilities in Beaumont, Bon Air, Culpeper and Hanover in Virginia. The department operates halfway houses that provide transitional skills to juveniles leaving correctional centers. The Department of Juvenile Justice also offers nursing, inpatient medical, pharmacy, and preventive and restorative dental care services. The department manages a behavioral service unit that is responsible for directing and providing clinical services. In addition, it provides residential independent living services. The department manages a research and evaluation section that develops projections for the state responsible juvenile offenders.

The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY), established in 1999 by the Virginia General Assembly, is dedicated to empowering the youth of Virginia to make healthier choices. Through comprehensive programs focusing on the prevention of tobacco use, substance abuse, and childhood obesity, VFHY reaches approximately 50,000 children annually via school and community initiatives. VFHY also conducts award-winning marketing campaigns that deliver vital prevention messages to over 500,000 youth each year and funds significant research projects aimed at reducing tobacco use. Its commitment to youth engagement has equipped more than 9,000 Virginia teens with the skills to advocate for healthy community initiatives. Generated from the website