It’s Official: The Call for Breakout Session Proposals is OPEN for NACRJ 2026 Conference in New Orleans!
The countdown is on! NACRJ is gearing up for the 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice, and this one is going to be historic. From July 7–10, 2026, thousands of changemakers will gather in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a once-in-a-decade milestone event.
And guess what? We want YOU to be part of it!
That’s right! The Call for Breakout Session Proposals is now officially OPEN, and we are inviting YOU to help us shape the very heart of the conference.
Why Breakout Sessions Matter
At every NACRJ Conference, we issue a Call for Breakouts because this is how we build the culture of gathering together.
Breakouts aren’t just “sessions”. They are spaces where the community lends its voice, wisdom, and expertise. They are where diverse perspectives meet, where innovations are tested, and where collaboration takes root. Each proposal contributes to the soul of the conference, ensuring that what we create is not just for the community, but with the community.
When you submit your proposal, you are helping to:
- Shape the culture and tone of the 2026 conference
- Center voices and experiences from across the field
- Share practical strategies that ripple back into communities
- Create dynamic learning, healing, and community spaces
What We’re Looking For
We invite proposals from practitioners, educators, advocates, organizers, and community members at every level of experience. Whether you’re working locally, nationally, or globally - whether this is your tenth time presenting or your very first - your voice belongs here.
Proposals should aim to:
- Reflect diverse voices and lived experiences
- Offer practical tools, strategies, or insights
- Spark meaningful engagement and dialogue
Ready to Step In?
Submit Your Proposal: Please Click Here
Review the Guidelines: Please Click Here
Submission deadline: November 7, 2025
Be Part of History in New Orleans
Picture it: The rhythm of New Orleans, the power of nearly two thousand gathered in solidarity, the buzz of collective energy, and YOUR session helping shape the culture of it all.
This is your invitation. Your opportunity. Your moment.
We can’t wait to see what you bring to NACRJ 2026!