Congratulations to our 2024 NACRJ Grant Recipients!
The NACRJ grant initiative, launched in 2016, has distributed over $55,000.00 to NACRJ members nationwide. The initiative aims to empower and enable organizations and individuals committed to the principles and practices of community and restorative justice to undertake a wide range of meaningful projects. We are proud to share our 2024 Impact Grant and…
Reflecting on the 2024 National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice
This summer, Washington, D.C. and the greater DMV area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virgina) served as the host of the 9th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice, marking a defining moment in the conference’s seventeen-year history. With a record-breaking 1,902 attendees, the event reached new heights, highlighting the growing global interest in community…
Check out our NACRJ Reel!
This summer, NACRJ recorded a new video that explores NACRJ’s founding, growth, and impact through the voices of its founders and past and present Board Presidents. This nine-minute video features Dr. Michael J. Gilbert, Dr. Fania Davis, Professor Joanne Katz, Dr. Mark Umbreit, Mrs. Sheryl R. Wilson, and Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead. It is a tribute…
Announcing Changes to the NACRJ Board of Directors
Congratulations to the following NACRJ Board members on their election to new positions: Thalia González, President Chauna Perry Finch, Vice President Amy Dallas, Treasurer Dr. Kathy Evans, Secretary We are excited for Thalia as she steps into her role as Board President, and we look forward to the leadership and collective vision that she, along…
Remembering Eric Butler
Eric Butler and Dr. Fania Davis from when they received the Dennis Maloney Award for Youth-Based Community & Restorative Justice at the 2013 NACRJ Conference. NACRJ honors the memory of Eric Butler who recently passed away on August 4, 2024. Eric was a longtime leader in community and restorative justice whose work touched countless lives.…
Remembering Ted Lewis
In Memoriam Ted Lewis, a beloved member of the NACRJ Board of Directors, passed away on July 23, 2024, just two months after learning of his cancer diagnosis. A dedicated member of the NACRJ community for over a decade, Ted served on the inaugural Advisory Council from 2014 to 2017 before being elected to the…
NACRJ Announces Adoption of DEIJ Resolution and Formation of DEIJ Committee
The National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) is proud to announce the adoption of a formal statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), affirming its ongoing and deepening commitment to these values. In addition, NACRJ is establishing a DEIJ Committee to further advance and implement these principles across the organization and in…
Announcing Our New NACRJ Board Vice President, Thalia González!
Thalia joined the NACRJ Board in November 2022 and assumed the role of Vice President in March 2024. She is a Professor of Law at the University of California College of Law and a Senior Scholar in the Center on Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown University Law Center where she leads national research and policy…
Remembering Mary Johnson-Roy
NACRJ honors the memory of Mary Johnson-Roy who recently passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 71. In 1993, Mary Johnson’s only son, 20-year-old Laramiun Byrd, was murdered. The perpetrator was 16-year-old Oshea Israel who received a 25 year sentence for second degree murder. Mary visited Oshea in prison many years later,…
Announcing the 2024 NACRJ Conference Theme, Tracks & Call for Breakout Session Proposals!
NACRJ is pleased to announce a call for breakout session proposals for the 9th National Conference, set to take place in Washington, D.C. from July 29-August 1, 2024. We are seeking dynamic and engaging presenters to share their insights, experiences, and expertise with our diverse audience. Check out the Call for Proposals to learn more…