Tom Tom Festival 2023

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.

Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our local correctional system and how we can work together towards restorative justice? You’re invited to join a unique and eye-opening tour of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail led by jail chaplain, Joe Varaksa.

During the tour, you'll gain firsthand knowledge of the conditions and realities of the jail, including the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and the professionals who work within the system.

Following the tour, you're invited to stay for A Conversation on Restorative Justice w. Sam Heath of Equal Justice USA - a partner event immediately following at 3:15 PM.

You're invited to join Sam Heath of Equal Justice USA for a thoughtful conversation about Central Virginia Community Justice, a local restorative justice program working to provide support to incarcerated individuals. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue to explore what community support, restoration, and reentry could look like, and how we can all work together to create a more just and equitable society for all.

This interactive discussion immediately follows the Community Journey: Tour of our Local Jail and Conversation led by jail chaplain, Joe Varaksa. Participants are invited to arrive at 1PM to join the tour prior to this session.

If you plan to attend this event, we ask that you please RSVP to Sam directly at samh@ejusa.org.