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Announcing the 10th NACRJ Conference – July 7-10, 2026, in New Orleans! We are beyond excited to announce that the 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice will take place July 7-10, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana! Every NACRJ conference is a powerful space for community building, learning, and transformation—responding to the needs of…

NACRJ Proudly Announces Our New Board Members! We are thrilled to announce our new NACRJ Board Members, Lorna, DeMointé, and Tyrone, who joined the NACRJ Board of Directors in January. Our new members bring a wealth of restorative justice knowledge and experience to NACRJ leadership, and we are grateful for their leadership and commitment to…

NACRJ Board Members To Present at the Fordham Urban Law Journal Symposium on Restorative Justice NACRJ is proud to share that two of our esteemed Board members, President Thalia González and Treasurer Amy Dallas, will be featured panelists at the upcoming Fordham Urban Law Journal Symposium on Friday, February 14, 2025 in New York City. This year’s…

Reflecting on the 2024 National Conference Opening Ceremony: A Timeless Message for a New Year As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on the moments and words that guide us through times of uncertainty and hope. One of those moments for me has been revisiting the opening ceremony from last summer’s…

Our 9th NACRJ National Conference Sponsors Sponsors contribute significantly to our conference’s viability, enabling NACRJ to curate a robust program and offer enriching experiences to participants. Thanks to our sponsors for their support and guidance in promoting the principles and goals of community and restorative justice! Check out our 2024 NACRJ Conference website to learn…

Our 9th NACRJ National Conference Exhibitors Exhibitors bring a diverse array of resources, services and products that not only showcase the latest advances and innovations within community and restorative justice, but also provide attendees with valuable insights and tools to enhance personal and professional practices. We are immensely grateful to the many exhibitors that were…

Congratulations to our 2024 NACRJ Grant Recipients! The NACRJ grant initiative, launched in 2016, has distributed over $55,000.00 to NACRJ members nationwide. The initiative aims to empower and enable organizations and individuals committed to the principles and practices of community and restorative justice to undertake a wide range of meaningful projects.   We are proud…

Reflecting on the 2024 National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice This summer, Washington, D.C. and the greater DMV area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virgina) served as the host of the 9th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice, marking a defining moment in the conference’s seventeen-year history. With a record-breaking 1,902 attendees, the…

Check out our NACRJ Reel! This summer, NACRJ recorded a new video that explores NACRJ’s founding, growth, and impact through the voices of its founders and past and present Board Presidents. This nine-minute video features Dr. Michael J. Gilbert, Dr. Fania Davis, Professor Joanne Katz, Dr. Mark Umbreit, Mrs. Sheryl R. Wilson, and Dr. Teiahsha…

Announcing Changes to the NACRJ Board of Directors Congratulations to the following NACRJ Board members on their election to new positions: Thalia González, President Chauna Perry Finch, Vice President Amy Dallas, Treasurer Dr. Kathy Evans, Secretary We are excited for Thalia as she steps into her role as Board President, and we look forward to…