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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!…

Dear NACRJ Community, The National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) is conducting a Restorative Practices in Education Policy and Legislation Impact Survey to better understand how state and federal policy affects restorative justice practices in K-12 educational settings. The survey has been designed in collaboration with academic partners from Florida Atlantic University and…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…