PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia is celebrating a criminal justice milestone. New Virginia Department of Corrections data shows the Commonwealth has a 17.6 percent three-year recidivism rate. That rate is the likelihood of a convicted individual to reoffend and the rate is the lowest in the country. Researchers say a data-driven and proactive approach is helping individuals successfully reintegrate into society.
Darrell Redmond, Portsmouth native and community leader, is one person who has shown time and again that people can change and positively impact their communities.
He was raised in the London Oaks neighborhood of Portsmouth and spoke fondly of the area, but like any kid he needed guidance…