Unfortunately, Va has no parole. In my opinion this gives inmates very little to look forward to. Former Governor George Allen was the one who did this deed, and I think he did prison inmates in Va, a great injustice. I see the possibility of parole as something that gives inmates some hope of finally being free. For those wrongfully, those with mental issues(like my own sister), it gives nothing to look forward to, outside of a request for a Pardon, they have no future to hope for, if in there longterm. Which is what I am going to try for her. She is very ill, and getting sicker by the day. It breaks my heart.......Nomi