Yvonne B. Miller Principal Participates in VAPSP
OCTOBER 10, 2025
Dr. Mark Hudson recently participated in the Virginia Principal Support Program (VAPSP), a collaboration between James Madison University’s College of Education and school divisions across Virginia. VAPSP seeks to foster a robust workforce of principals who demonstrate effective leadership, ... Read More
Governor Youngkin Presents DJJ’s Director with LGMD Awareness Day Proclamation
OCTOBER 2, 2025
As DJJ’s director, Amy Floriano has worked to make a difference in the lives of the children and families DJJ serves. Now she’s reaching beyond DJJ to help another group of kids ... Read More
Canine Connections Brings Puppy Love to Bon Air
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
In April of this year, officers with the Canine Unit at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center decided to do something a little different. In partnership with Richmond Animal Care and Control ... Read More
DJJ Announces Largest JCS Class in a Decade
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) recently graduated the largest class of juvenile correctional specialists (JCSs) in ten years. Thirty-one trainees successfully completed ... Read More
A Look Inside the Yvonne B Miller 2025 – 2026 School Year
AUGUST 15, 2025
As one season ends and another season begins, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice announced that 94% of our eligible high school seniors met graduation requirements. A total of 42 students ... Read More
The Department of Juvenile Justice Announces Indictments
JULY 18, 2025
The Department of Juvenile Justice announced several indictments authorized by the Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury for charges relating to a broad scheme to smuggle ... Read More
Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Partners with Dominion Energy to Explore Career Opportunities at the “A Day at Dominion Energy” Event for At-Risk Youth
JULY 8, 2025
On June 16, 2025, the Reentry, and Interventions Department of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice partnered ... Read More
DJJ Improves treatment delivery with better completion rates in shorter times
JUNE 30, 2025
DJJ is observing positive changes after an unsuccessful 2015 policy. The 2015 Length of Stay (LoS) guidelines reduced how long youth stayed in a secure setting for ... Read More
Summer ASPiRE Intervention Program
JUNE 18, 2025
The ASPiRE Intervention Program at the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was established by Dr. Deyonta Johnson, Director of Violence Intervention. The ... Read More
DJJ Brings the Regional Service Coordination Model In-house to Focus on Services
JUNE 10, 2025
DJJ is excited to announce we are bringing the Regional Service Coordination (RSC) model back under the DJJ roof. In 2016 DJJ contracted with two external companies ... Read More
Director Amy Floriano Launches Collaborative Effort with KUF Marketplace, a State-Wide Mentor and Services Facilitator
MAY 30, 2025
Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Director Amy Floriano announced a state-wide initiative to collaborate with the KUF Marketplace Resource Center located ... Read More
DJJ Partners with Kingdom United Fellowship Market Place Resource Center
MAY 16, 2025
The Department of Juvenile Justice is proud to announce a partnership with Kingdom United Fellowship (KUF) Market Place Resource Center. Through this initiative, KUF ... Read More
DJJ Data Tracks Juvenile Marijuana Trend
MAY 8, 2025
A review of data collected by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) from fiscal years (FY) 2019-2024 shows a decrease in marijuana-related ... Read More
Bon Air Facility Focuses on Youth Safety
MAY 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice has installed and implemented multiple security enhancements to strengthen youth safety at Bon Air ... Read More
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center Sees Rise in Graduation Rate
MAY 1, 2025
As this year’s commencement nears, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education anticipates the number of committed ... Read More
Longer Lengths of Stay Demonstrate Positive Youth Progress Throughout
MAY 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice presented study findings at the 2024 National Institute of Justice Research Conference on how ... Read More
Dramatic Increase in Treatment Completion for Committed Youth
MAY 1, 2025
A Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice analysis of treatment need completion for youth with indeterminate commitments in direct care from ... Read More
Risk Levels Show Vast Improvement with DJJ Programs
MAY 1, 2025
Data collected by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice since fiscal year (FY) 2019 shows notable improvements in risk and protective ... Read More
DJJ Announces 17% Increase in Visitation Rates
APRIL 29, 2025
The Virginia Department of Juvenile (DJJ) is pleased to announce a 17% increase in family visitation rates for youth committed to its care in 2024 ... Read More
Education Faculty Hype Up Students and Staff
APRIL 29, 2025
Students and staff at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center were met with enthusiastic cheers and applause from faculty in the halls of Yvonne B. ... Read More
ASPIRE Unit Makes Virtual Visit to Jamaica
APRIL 9, 2025
During spring break, ASPIRE intervention program participants took a trip to Jamaica, where they enjoyed tropical vibes, reggae music and local ... Read More
Facility Residents Spring into Activities
APRIL 9, 2025
Taking advantage of warmer weather and inspired by the national college basketball tournament, Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center residents ... Read More
