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The Albemarle–Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ), opened in 1974, houses roughly 324 people. Over the past three years, community members have gained unprecedented access to the jail through an initiative, the Reflective Jail Tours, that are co-led by Tom Tom at the Festival. What began as an organic partnership with local justice organizations and leadership at...

Thur. Nov. 20 5:00-7:00pm @ Kardinal Hall (722 Preston Ave. Charlottesville VA) Grab a drink, order your favorite Kardinal Hall fare, and join us to celebrate Restorative Justice Week – all while supporting justice and accountability in Central Virginia. This is a family friendly event. Thanks to the generosity of Kardinal Hall, 10% of all...

Thur. Nov. 20 8:30-10:00am Join us for an intimate discussion of what it’s really like to participate in a restorative justice process, with those who have been there. Moderated by Doron Samuel-Siegel, Professor of Law at University of Richmond, this conversation will give attendees a chance to peek inside some real restorative processes.  This event is...

When Jane* saw John*—the motorcycle driver who had killed her son—at his trial, she had unresolved questions. But in the courtroom, she felt there were no answers. Instead of pursuing traditional prosecution, Jane, her ex-husband, her surviving son, and John opted to participate in a restorative justice program through the Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney’s partnership with Central Virginia Community...

Tue. Nov. 18, 5:30-8:00pm In this interactive session, Central Virginia Community Justice will introduce restorative frameworks and practices that can strengthen us as individuals and as an interconnected community.  CVCJ’s restorative justice services divert cases away from Albemarle & Charlottesville courtrooms so that crime and harms can be addressed directly by those most impacted. People...

Central Virginia Community Justice on NBC29 – June 23, 2025

Please join The Humanization Project on Facebook Live for 2 sessions highlighting restorative justice:

If you have never been in your local jail, now is the time. This tour, led by Col Martin Kumer, superintendent of the jail, will offer a glimpse at conditions in the jail. The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail was built in 1974 and currently houses about 230 people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences not...

Doug Ford wanted Jesse Morris to remind drivers that they have to share the road and focus solely on driving. “What I wanted was some sort of community impact that would just make the road safer for all of us.” Listen and read more here.

Center for Justice & Peacebuilding alumna leads Charlottesville restorative justice program. “Instead of isolating people in jail or through a sterile criminal legal process, we’re connecting people to empathetic facilitators who treat everyone with dignity and who center the needs of the harmed person and the safety of the community,” Campbell said. Read the full...

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Date: Thur. Sep. 26 2024 5:30-7:30pm Location: The Jefferson School, 233 4th St. NW Charlottesville VA 22903 Join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and inspiration as we celebrate the strides made toward justice and explore ways to expand our impact. This event will celebrate and highlight CVCJ’s impactful restorative justice work from the...

Date/Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month (April 9, May 14, June 11 2024), 11:30am-12:30pm Location: Region Ten Blue Ridge Center, 100 Burnet St. Charlottesville VA 22902 Have you been charged with a crime or caused harm to someone and wish there was a way to make amends directly to the person you harmed? Have you...

This event addressed the intersection of two of the most powerful (and problematic) systems in our community: transportation and criminal justice. When someone is harmed by traffic violence, how should the legal system respond? One approach is primarily punitive/carceral, while another approach downplays the severity of the harm caused. A restorative justice model attempts to...

An event at the Tom Tom Festival is helping people with conflict resolution. Let’s Talk focused on group discussion about what to do when you are dealing with a variety of people. Attendees listened and learned from Charlottesville advocates and vice-versa. Click here to see the video.

Date: Wed. April 17, 2024 Location: Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, 160 Peregory Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22902 If you have never been in your local jail, now is the time. This tour, led by Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent of the jail, will offer a glimpse at conditions in the jail. Following the tour, a Central Virginia Community...

Date/Time: Friday, April 19, 2024 10:00am Location: CitySpace on the downtown mall. NOTE: “CitySpace” does not show up on Google Maps; use 100 5th Street NE. CitySpace is located at the corner of the downtown mall and 5th Street NE – go up the brick stairs located by the parking garage elevator and through the...

Date & Time: Tue. April 23, 2024 6:00-7:15pm Location: Online This event will address the intersection of two of the most powerful (and problematic) systems in our community: transportation and criminal justice. When someone is harmed by traffic violence, how should the legal system respond? One approach is primarily punitive/carceral, while another approach downplays the...

Date/Time: Friday, April 26, 2024 5-6pm Location: Free Speech Wall, Charlottesville downtown mall Stop by the Free Speech Wall to share your ideas for options, services, and hope for survivors of crime and harm. CVCJ staff will be there to hand out chalk, speak with survivors and those who support them, and answer questions about...