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Important Update Regarding Revised Dates for the 2024 NACRJ Conference New Conference Dates: July 29-August 1, 2024 Due to unforeseen circumstances, and in support of our commitment to ensuring the accessibility and success of the event for attendees, we have made the decision to reschedule (adjust) the conference dates. The conference venue remains unchanged, and…

Join Us in Welcoming New NACRJ Team Member, Amanda Mitchell! Since assuming her position in May, Amanda has already had a significant impact. Serving as our primary point of contact for NACRJ members, she aids in the development and navigation of membership accounts, and addresses inquiries from both existing and potential members. Additionally, as an…

NACRJ Advisory Council Member Dr. Sandra Pavelka Receives National Award for Her Work with Crime Survivors Congratulations to NACRJ Advisory Council Member and Law & Policy Committee Chair Dr. Sandra Pavelka for her recent award for her work with marginalized and underserved youth, including crime survivors. Dr. Pavelka received the Lois Haight Award of Excellence…

Announcing Our New NACRJ Board Secretary, Amy Dallas! We are thrilled to announce our new Board Secretary, Amy Dallas. Amy joined the NACRJ Board in November 2022 and assumed the role of Board Secretary in June 2023. Amy is an attorney passionate about expanding restorative approaches to addressing conflict and harm instead of traditional over-reliance…

Revisiting 2020 Article Co-Authored by Dr. Fania Davis & Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead Check out this timely 2020 article from Truthout, “Confronting White Supremacy Can’t Come Through Top-Down ‘Justice’.” Co-authored by NACRJ Founding Board Member Dr. Fania Davis (pictured left) and current Board President Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead, this article discusses the role of reconciliation processes based…

NACRJ Board Member Thalia González Serves As Faculty For The National Judicial College NACRJ Board Member Thalia González recently served as teaching faculty for the first-ever course on Restorative Justice at The National Judicial College in July. In this 4-day course, Professor González taught judges from across the country about the history, current use and…

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…

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…

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…