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NACRJ Board President Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead Interviewed for NPR Podcast
NACRJ Board President Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead Interviewed for NPR Podcast NACRJ Board President Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead was recently interviewed in an episode of the NPR Throughline podcast. This episode, entitled “The Way Back,” dives into the history of public apologies and how, for many, an apology in the public eye has lost meaning and is…
Read MoreNACRJ Founding Board Member Dr. Mara Schiff selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award
NACRJ Founding Board Member Dr. Mara Schiff selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award Dr. Schiff served on the NACRJ Board of Directors from 2013-2022, and served in the elected role of Vice President from 2017-2022. She is presently an associate professor at Florida Atlantic University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the College of…
Read MoreAfter losing his wife in an accident, a man choses restorative justice instead of criminal persecution against the driver
After losing his wife in an accident, a man choses restorative justice instead of criminal persecution against the driver READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Read MoreNACRJ is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our team!
NACRJ is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our team! NACRJ seeks candidates for the contracted position of Event Coordinator. This new position will be essential in supporting and coordinating the National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice. The coordinator collaborates with stakeholders, including NACRJ members, volunteers, and partner organizations, to ensure seamless event planning…
Read MoreNew article celebrates the inspiring career of Dr. Mark Umbreit, NACRJ’s First Board President
New article celebrates the inspiring career of Dr. Mark Umbreit, NACRJ’s First Board President The University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing published a wonderful article on the impact of Dr. Mark Umbreit’s life and work. In 2013, Dr. Umbreit was elected as the first President of the NACRJ Board of…
Read MoreNACRJ Board Member Thalia González & NACRJ Advisory Council Member Jonathan Scharrer team up for ABA webinar
NACRJ Board Member Thalia González & NACRJ Advisory Council Member Jonathan Scharrer team up for ABA webinar Back to All NACRJ Blog Bias, Equity and Restorative Justice Webinar June 13, 2023 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET Download Flyer Register Here Restorative justice (RJ) programs and practices are increasingly being utilized as diversionary or deflection mechanisms to…
Read MoreJoin NACRJ for A Talking Circle to Celebrate Pride 2023
Join NACRJ for A Talking Circle to Celebrate Pride 2023 Back to All NACRJ Blog Save the Date! Saturday June 3, 2023 10:00AM – 12:30PM CT Register Here For Pride 2023, we celebrate and reflect on how far we’ve come, recognizing the incredible strides toward LGBTQ+ equity in recent decades. Through fierce advocacy and unwavering…
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