April 22-23 @ Albemarle/Charlottesville Regional Jail
This event will give you a deeper look into incarceration and alternatives to incarceration in our community. The tour of the jail, led by Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent, will offer a glimpse of conditions in the jail. This eye opening tour and discussion of mental health, rehabilitation, and re-entry will help local residents aiming to increase empathy and understanding for those returning to society.
Following the jail tour, staff from Central Virginia Community Justice or the Commonwealth Justice Coalition will facilitate a reflection on the experience, and an introduction to how CVCJ is offering restorative justice as an alternative to incarceration. These sessions are offered as part of the 14th annual Tom Tom Festival.