Spring Training 2026
Mark Your 2026 Calendar Now for Upcoming Training Events:
- SPRING TRAINING – February 26, 2026 / New River Community College in Dublin, VA
- SUMMER PICNIC & SEMINAR – June 12, 2026 / Liberty Mountain Conference Center in Lynchburg, VA
- FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT – August 31, 2026 / Auburn Hills Golf Club in Riner, VA
- FALL CONFERENCE AND VENDOR FAIR – September 1-2, 2026 / The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA
*DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Spring Training – Here’s the lineup:
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Registration
9:45 a.m. – Welcome & Announcements – President
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Trafficking 360 / Melissa Gaona – Instructor
12 noon – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 1st & 4th Amendment Awareness, Liability, and De-escalation for Jail Staff / Justin T. Presson – Instructor
3:30 – 3:40 – Closing Remarks – President
Who Should Attend?
Any staff working in a local or regional jail.
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia correctional officers will be available.
Why Should You Attend?
- Gain valuable knowledge and practical skills you can apply immediately.
- Learn from experienced instructors with extensive expertise.
- Network with other professionals in your field.
- Invest in your professional development.
Cost
There is no fee to attend this training for WRJA Members.
Additional Details
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
Training starts at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m.
We look forward to continuous training, sharing knowledge, and networking to assist each and every one of us in our day-to-day roles in corrections. We’re offering a series of dynamic sessions designed to equip you with practical skills and insights in key areas. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership abilities, improve your crisis management techniques, or learn valuable stress management strategies, we have something for you.
DIRECTIONS
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Spring Training – February 26, 2026 / New River Valley Community College
New River Valley Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Only members can participate in social events, door prizes, and drawings. Individual membership is ONLY $50 annually. Don’t miss out on all the fun…join today!!
To become a member, our online membership form is available on our Become a Member page. Fill in the required information, and unlock a world of opportunities. You’ll be glad you did!