Western Region

Red Onion State Prison

Located in Wise County, Virginia.

Randall Mathena, Chief Warden

10800 H. Jack Rose Highway
P. O. Box 970
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-7510

Security Level-S

Assignment Criteria:

Security Level-S with appropriate segregation qualifier. All Sentences, Initial and Reclass. PROFILE: Recent disruptive, assaultive, severe behavior problems, predatory-type behavior, escape risk; requiring segregation. Must complete Progressive Housing Phase Program prior to transfer to less secure facility.

Specifications:

Opened - August, 1998
Average Daily Population (March 2009) - 799
Special Populations - Cadre
Special Programs – Cognitive (Thinking for a Change), in Progressive Housing
DCE Vocational Program Custodial Maintenance, Academic Programs ABE, GED, FLP
DOC Core Treatment Programs

Directions From Richmond:

Take I-64 West to I-81 South. Take Exit 14 into Abingdon. Proceed through Abingdon to Route 19/58 North to Hansonville. At Hansonville turn left onto Alternate U.S. Route 58 West. Proceed on Alt. U.S. Route 58 through the towns of St. Paul and Coeburn to Norton. At Norton turn right onto U.S. Route 23 North. Proceed approximately thirteen (13) miles and turn right onto U.S. Route 23 Business to downtown Pound. Turn right onto State Route 83 in downtown Pound. Proceed on State Route 83 East toward Clintwood, approximately three and four tenths miles (3.4), then turn right onto State Route 361 South to facility.