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 long enough for a larger prison. 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 tour, Central Virginia Community Justice 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 13th annual Tom Tom Festival, in collaboration with Equal Justice USA.
- There will be 6 tours – 3 on Wed. 4/16 and 3 on Thur. 4/17
- Morning Session: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Evening Session: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Each jail tour is limited to 8 participants and registration is required. To register for the Jail Tour, please go to this SignUpGenius page.