Putting Dialogue to Work in the Virginia Department of Corrections - Harold Clarke and Whitney Barton
- Jan 26
- 20 min read
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) began its Dialogue journey in 2010, and has continued to evolve under the leadership of Director Harold Clarke. Prior to coming to the Virginia Department of Corrections, Director Clarke had already been introduced to Dialogue by Peter Garrett and William Isaacs. Director Clarke realized that Dialogue was the vehicle that could give substance the Healing Environment concept in the VADOC. In order to effect change and create a healing environment across the VADOC, Dialogue would have to permeate the culture of the department.