National Center on Restorative Justice

?? National Center on Restorative Justice Scholarship Highlight: Ariel Axelrad-Hausman ?? Ariel is a Case Manager, Mediator, Facilitator, and Trainer at Yolo Conflict Resolution Center in Woodland, California. She is passionate about the idea that conflict creates opportunities for change and is dedicated to empowering individuals with options for healing and moving forward. We are thrilled to have Ariel in our cohort and can’t wait to see the impact she will continue to make in restorative justice! Read more about our scholarship recipients here: https://lnkd.in/guTjYUDn

There is still time to register for tomorrow's informational webinar from 12pm to 1pm ET! https://lnkd.in/grDnd-A4

Beginning in 2025, the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ) will seek to support the development of new restorative justice programs or the expansion of existing restorative justice programs with two $250,000 subawards. The program implementation subaward aims to increase access to restorative justice opportunities and services across different points of the criminal legal system continuum. Criminal justice agencies or community-based non-profit organizations are invited to apply for this subaward. In addition to funding, awardees will also receive a three-day in-person implementation training tailored to their programmatic needs and have monthly check-in calls to review case referrals and support case processes with the Center for Justice Innovation (CJI). The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025. Awardees will be notified on March 5, 2025. To learn more and apply, please visit https://buff.ly/4aBeAWs and register for the informational webinar on Dec. 10 at 12pm ET.

Coming up tomorrow with National Center on Restorative Justice! Their Restorative Justice & Policy webinar focuses on restorative justice legislation and the key components for establishing legal frameworks that support the implementation, expansion, and sustainability of restorative justice in the criminal legal context. By providing legal recognition, standards, protections, resources, and accountability mechanisms, legislation is critical in advancing restorative justice principles and promoting equity, healing, and accountability within communities across the country. Register on their website: https://lnkd.in/ePm7-UnC

Please join us next Wednesday, November 20 from 3-4:30 pm ET?for another Restorative Justice Month 2024 offering, a free webinar on?“Restorative Justice and Policy."?This webinar focuses on restorative justice legislation and the key components of establishing legal frameworks that support the implementation, expansion, and sustainability of restorative justice in the criminal legal context. By providing legal recognition, standards, protections, resources, and accountability mechanisms, legislation is critical in advancing restorative justice principles and promoting equity, healing, and accountability within communities nationwide. Please visit?buff.ly/40ysAP1?to register for this and other Restorative Justice Month 2024 offerings (including the "Restorative Justice Program Implementation" webinar next Monday, November 18 from 3-4:30 pm ET).

Please join us next Monday, November 18 from 3-4:30pm ET for our next Restorative Justice Month 2024 offering, a free webinar on “Restorative Justice Program Implementation." This webinar will feature members of our coaching team from the National Restorative Coaching Program. The presenters will share some restorative coaching tips, and will speak directly to practitioners who are working on restorative justice program implementation in their respective fields. This will be an informative webinar for those building new restorative justice programs in their organizations. Please visit buff.ly/40ysAP1 to learn about and register for this and other Restorative Justice Month 2024 offerings!

Last week, the National Center on Restorative Justice launched Restorative Justice Month 2024 with our first webinar! During November, the NCORJ will host a range of offerings to build greater understanding and awareness of restorative justice. These offerings will include webinars, podcast episodes, the release of a research agenda, and more! Please visit buff.ly/40ysAP1 to learn more about and register for these offerings. Restorative justice practitioners and organizations–let us know how you plan to celebrate Restorative Justice Month 2024 in the comments!

Please join us this Friday, November 1, for the kick off of Restorative Justice Month 2024! Our first offering for the month is a free webinar, “Restorative Justice, Neurodiversity, & Mental Health in the Criminal Legal System,” from 3-4:30pm ET. The session will focus on how restorative justice approaches are adapted and implemented to meet participants’ needs related to neurodiversity and mental health. By integrating principles of trauma-informed care and recognizing the diversity of human experiences and abilities, restorative justice can offer a more holistic and compassionate approach to addressing harm, promoting accountability, and supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals within communities. You can register for this webinar at https://buff.ly/4e7AfGW. To read more about our panelists, learn about upcoming webinars, and watch recordings of past offerings, please visit buff.ly/3omgaZD. And please stay tuned to learn more about our Restorative Justice Month 2024 offerings!

The National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ) team recently gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a retreat, where we connected, collaborated, and reflected on our achievements from the past year while setting our goals for the future. This retreat was a valuable opportunity to strengthen our commitment to advancing restorative justice practices together. We’re excited to continue this work together! #RestorativeJustice

Please join us for our next webinar,?"Restorative Justice in the West," next Wednesday, October 30 from 3-4:30 pm ET.?Part of the Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens webinar series, this session focuses on restorative justice in the western United States and features community-based organizations, practitioners, and attorneys committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside criminal legal systems. Attendees will hear from presenters as they share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience. You can register for this webinar at https://lnkd.in/ghycUztw.?A recording of the conversation will be sent a few days after the webinar to those who register.?To read more about our panelists, learn about upcoming webinars, and watch recordings of past offerings, please visit ncorj.org/webinars. We hope to see you there!