OAR Jefferson Area Community Corrections
Safe and Effective Alternatives
to Incarceration
Offender Aid and Restoration - Jefferson Area Community Corrections
(OAR -JACC)
About Us
Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) is a non-profit organization based in Charlottesville, VA.
We believe in second chances and helping individuals lead successful lives.
Our goals
To provide safe, evidence-based and cost-effective alternatives to incarceration for Central Virginia.
To offer pretrial investigation/supervision, community corrections, speciality courts and dockets, and reentry services.
To work together for a safer community one person at a time.
To provide a network of transitional and reentry services targeted to the offender population to reduce the barriers to successful reintegration into the community.
To advocate for criminal justice reform and educate the public about the challenges and opportunities of reentry.
What Our Clients Are Saying (April 2025 client survey)
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What Our Clients Are Saying (April 2025 client survey) 〰️
“I have met nothing but caring people here at OAR in Charlottesville.”
“They were very helpful in trying to help me with my goals.”
“Was not expecting that this would be as "nice" of an experience as it was!”
“OAR helped me start over with goals.”
“OAR is here to help us.”
“Everyone is great, couldn't ask for a nicer group of people.”
“I feel that staff wants us all to do good.”
“I have only had positive experiences with OAR.”
“Everyone in the office really do care and saved my life!”
“Always have been treated with respect.”
For clients
Please contact us immediately upon referral by the Court or release from incarceration. Please bring all Court paperwork, photo ID and proof of residence to your first appointment.
Criminal Justice Planner
Every 3 months the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB) holds meetings where they discuss the latest trends in crime and incarceration, and new legal frameworks that they are going to use to enhance long-term public safety goals.
Programs
We have 5 active programs including:
Community and Education
We provide reports and research that help legal practitioners make better decisions.
We have more than 35 reports including annual reports, crime trends, health reports, risk reports, etc.
Where every client has the opportunity
for success
Contact Us
If you need advice or have a question, please send us a message. We try to answer in 48 hours. Alternatively, call 434 296-2441.