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…
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 Institute in New Haven at Yale in July as a part of…
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 to step into this role at such a pivotal and powerful time,…
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 restorative justice movement. For nearly two decades, the National Conference on Community…
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 of community and the extraordinary impact…
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 shared humanity should be at the center of…
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 forward that strengthens NACRJ’s ability to serve the…
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 the time and shaping the future of our field. As we look…
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 advancing community and restorative justice. LEARN MORE…
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 symposium, Restorative Pathways: Reimagining Justice Reform for a Better Tomorrow, brings together scholars and practitioners from…