New Report on Advancements in State Restorative Justice Legislation from 2020-2025

Published by UC Law SF’s Center for Racial and Economic Justice (CREJ), which is led by NACRJ Board President and Professor Thalia González, this timely and much-needed publication examines state restorative justice confidentiality, admissibility, and privilege legislation passed over the last five years (2020-2025).

As the analysis finds, since 2020, 14 new statutes across nine states have strengthened legal protections for restorative practices. The findings highlight a growing commitment across the states to support community and restorative justice practices. This is the first in a series of publications by CREJ and Thalia González about restorative justice policy to promote free public access to information about state laws and educate policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners about evolving legal standards and safeguards for individuals and communities engaged with restorative justice.

Click here or click on the image above to view and download this compelling report!