One of SALT'S legislative priorities is ending the operation of private detention centers in Virginia. Gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Carrol Foy also opposes these for-profit operations. Below you will find her statement that puts her in solidarity with SALT on this issue.

STATEMENT BY GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE JENNIFER CARROL FOY OPPOSING PRIVATE DETENTION CENTERS IN VIRGINIA

"There should be no place in Virginia for profiting off of putting people behind bars or in detention. I strongly support abolishing the use of private detention facilities, and stand with the many advocates across Virginia who have been working tirelessly towards this goal. Virginians deserve leaders who will always stand for justice, and who aren’t afraid of shaking up the broken status quo. As Governor, I’ll fight every day to build a Virginia that is just and fair for all.”

SALT FACT SHEETS providing the rationale for opposing private detention centers can be found HERE and HERE and HERE.