History
The program has come a long way since 2000 when the first group of people -- about 170 community members -- gathered in Charlottesville to explore restorative responses to crime. With the help of the region's Criminal Justice Planner, a Task Force formed to examine restorative justice options. In 2002, with the funding of local foundations, the program became housed at OAR-Jefferson Area Community Corrections. A coordinator was hired and the first juvenile cases came late in the year.

Today, program activities have expanded considerably. Central Virginia Restorative Justice now serves over two hundred clients annually and receives referrals from a variety of sources.