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Meet New NACRJ Event Coordinator, Robyn Pratt!
Meet New NACRJ Event Coordinator, Robyn Pratt! Hi NACRJ Family! My name is Robyn Pratt (she/her) and I am the new NACRJ Event Coordinator! I currently live in Durham, North Carolina where I get the pleasure of being called daughter, sister, god mom, & cousin to many. I come to this role with more than…
Read MoreImportant Update Regarding Revised Dates for the 2024 NACRJ Conference
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…
Read MoreVermont legislators passed Act 11, clearing the way for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to take their cases to community centers
Vermont legislators passed Act 11, clearing the way for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to take their cases to community centers READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Read MoreJoin Us in Welcoming New NACRJ Team Member, Amanda Mitchell!
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…
Read MoreNACRJ Advisory Council Member Dr. Sandra Pavelka Receives National Award for Her Work with Crime Survivors
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…
Read MoreAnnouncing Our New NACRJ Board Secretary, Amy Dallas!
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…
Read MoreNew Mexico’s state education department started testing a new Restorative Justice disciplinary approach as a pilot project across school districts
New Mexico’s state education department started testing a new Restorative Justice disciplinary approach as a pilot project across school districts READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Read MoreRevisiting 2020 Article Co-Authored by Dr. Fania Davis & Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead
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…
Read MoreNACRJ Board Member Thalia González Serves As Faculty For The National Judicial College
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…
Read MoreNACRJ 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…
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