NACRJ Blog

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…

Always Learning, Always Building: Reflections from the REFORM Alliance Institute at Yale NACRJ’s Conference and Events Director, Lucinda Cross, recently attended the REFORM Alliance Institute at Yale. In this reflection, she explores how the experience connects to NACRJ’s mission and the broader movement for justice transformation. I had the honor of attending the REFORM Alliance…

Support Justice, Equity, and Healing With Us: Explore NACRJ 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities A Message from Our Conference & Events Director Hello NACRJ Family, I’m Lucinda Cross, and I am thrilled to officially introduce myself as the new Conference and Events Director for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. What an honor it is…

NACRJ Welcomes Lucinda Cross as Our First-Ever Full-Time Conference and Events Director We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone for NACRJ: the hiring of our first full-time Conference and Events Director, Lucinda Cross. This moment marks a new chapter in our organization’s growth and its capacity to serve and support the community and the…

National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, 2025 As we observe National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of volunteers everywhere. This year’s theme, “Shining a Light on the People and Causes That Inspire Us to Serve”, as highlighted by Points of Light, reminds us of the power…

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 6-12, 2025 As we observe 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for your continued support of crime victims. This year’s theme—Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing—is set by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and calls us to recognize that…

NACRJ Board of Directors Holds Strategic Planning Retreat The NACRJ Board of Directors gathered in Oakland, California, from January 21–23, 2025, for a three-day strategic planning retreat. Rooted in relationship-building, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the work, the Board came together to reflect on the organization’s growth, identify key priorities, and chart a path…

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…