Stafford County, Virginia
Uncage RRJ is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to transforming the Rappahannock Regional Jail (RRJ) into the Rappahannock Regional Restoration Center (3RC).
We focus on de-incarceration and criminal justice reform in the Rappahannock Region, advocating for the transformation of punitive approaches into restorative ones through community engagement and civic action.
We sow seeds today to bear healthy fruit for our communities' futures.
Convert Rappahannock Regional Jail into a restoration-focused facility — the Rappahannock Regional Restoration Center (3RC).
Push for evidence-based policy changes in Virginia's local and regional jail systems.
Educate the public about jail conditions, budgets, and systemic issues affecting our region.
Monitor and document jail operations, deaths, audits, and inspections through FOIA and public records.
Challenge current incarceration practices and promote alternatives like pretrial services, drug courts, and electronic monitoring.
Rappahannock Regional Jail — 1745 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554. Founded in 1968, it is the oldest and largest regional jail in the Fredericksburg area.
2022: 3 inmate deaths — 2023: 4 inmate deaths. Causes include natural causes, suicides, overdoses, and homicides. Regulatory violations cited in multiple death reviews.
Board of Local and Regional Jails inspection violations documented across multiple years. Most common citations include management of sharps, fire safety inspections, and inmate food service. 2024 annual inspection showed 97% compliance.
Uncage RRJ uses data, transparency, and persistent civic engagement to drive change.
FOIA requests for jail records. Public comment at Jail Authority Board meetings. Analysis and dissemination of public documents including budgets, audits, and death reviews. Building coalitions with justice reform organizations. Amplifying the voices of those impacted by incarceration.
RRJ Annual Financial Reports. Budget requests and jurisdictional payments. Board of Local and Regional Jails inspection reports. Jail death reviews and audits. Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority meeting minutes. Virginia FOIA records. State Compensation Board data.
Stafford County resident, business owner, and community activist. Committed to documentation, accountability, and systemic change through persistent advocacy. Connected to MF Growth (AI and automation services). Focus on grassroots, digital-first activism rooted in the Rappahannock community.
Follow our work, attend public meetings, submit FOIA requests, and contact your elected officials in the four jurisdictions.