School Address: 10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy Pound VA 24016
School District: Department Of Correctional Education
County: Roanoke City
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Red Onion State Prison is a maximum-security facility located in Pound, Virginia. It is operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections and was opened in 1998. The prison is designed to house some of the state’s most violent and dangerous offenders. It features extensive security measures, including solitary confinement cells, and is known for its strict operational procedures. The facility has been the subject of various human rights discussions due to its use of long-term solitary confinement and has been part of reform efforts to improve conditions and reduce reliance on isolation. The prison’s focus is on maintaining high security while also providing rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism among inmates.