Wallens Ridge State Prison

272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

Wallens Ridge State Prison, located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, is a supermax penitentiary that accommodates approximately 1,200 male inmates, many of whom face lengthy sentences, including multiple life terms. The facility has garnered attention from human rights organizations due to concerns about the challenges inmates face regarding family visitation and the geographical distance from their communities.

Over the past few years, Wallens Ridge has been focusing on enhancing its operations and developing new programs, including an upcoming Virginia Correctional Enterprise program designed to provide work opportunities for inmates. The prison has also been scrutinized for issues related to inmate welfare, highlighted in the 2006 documentary "Up the Ridge" and witnessed a notable incident in 2014 involving a staff member's illegal activities.

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