Offender Aid and Restoration of Charlottesville-Albe Marle Inc.

The purpose of the OAR-Jefferson area community correction program is to assist individuals who are arrested, imprisoned or released from incarceration to gain and retain self-respecting, self-sustaining and crime-free lifestyles. To further this purpose, the agency shall endeavor: - to reduce the rate of incarceration, especially for non-violent crimes, whenever constructive alternatives are possible; - to encourage offenders to become responsible members of their family and the community and to recompense victims and society; - to reduce the negative effects of incarceration and provide prisoners and their families opportunities for positive personal development; - to support the offender's transition from incarceration to a self-sufficient, crime free life; - and to inform the public and promote its support of a more effective and compassionate criminal justice system.