Programs

Reentry Services

The Reentry Program focuses on the reintegration of incarcerated adults into the community. Each year it serves an average of 700 incarcerated persons and 400 new clients in the community. Using evidence-based practices, we provide both pre- and post-incarceration services and encourage a positive transition from incarceration back to the community.

Pre-release services

We facilitate “Moral Reconation Therapy” groups for men & women in Albemarle - Charlottesville Regional Jail and Central Virginia Regional Jail on a weekly basis. These groups assist with changing thinking habits, improving moral reasoning, and are designed to stop criminal or addictive behavior. We also meet with individuals who will be released in the next 90 days on a weekly basis to assist with the transition from pre-release to post-release. Additionally we provide information on reentry trends and services to returning citizens at several nearby DOC correctional centers.

Post-release services

We assist people overcome the challenges of returning home and rejoining their families and community. Services include:

  • Identification services

  • Referrals to other community resources/service providers

  • Transportation assistance

  • Emergency food and clothing

  • Housing guidance and navigation

  • Employment searches and resume assistance

  • Case management

↓ Reentry program brochure

↓ Community Resource Guide (Street Sheet)

At a glance

1971
OAR’s first program
400
Incarcerated persons served / yr
700
New community clients / yr
Who is eligible?
If you have ever been involved in the criminal-justice system in any way - arrest, pending charges, misdemeanor or felony convictions and/or pre-convictions, deferred dispositions, jail/prison sentences, community corrections, or probation/parole - you are eligible for our services. Evidence shows individuals who engage in reentry services within the first 3 - 6 months after release have a higher success rate when returning to their community with a lower rate of reoffending. We serve Central Virginia area, focusing on the City of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange.

“Love that they have helped me get my life back!”

OAR CLIENT · 2026

Ready to take the next step?

Referred by the Court or just released? Contact us right away and bring your court paperwork, photo ID and proof of residence.

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