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WE ENVISION

a safe and equitable world where restorative interactions transform individuals, relationships, communities and systems through the prevention, repair and deep healing of harm.

WE ADVANCE

community and restorative justice as a social movement by serving people and organizations committed to building community and repairing harm.

WE PROVIDE

guidance and support to establish high quality practices with fidelity to restorative principles.

WE ARE

the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice, and we want to be

IN COMMUNITY WITH YOU.

  THE

LARGEST RESTORATIVE JUSTICE GATHERING

IN THE WORLD

To date, NACRJ has convened nine National Conferences on Community and Restorative Justice, the most recent being in Washington, D.C. in July 2024. Incredible growth over the past fifteen years - from 183 attendees in 2007 to 1,902 attendees in 2024 - signifies the growing interest and expansion of community and restorative justice across the U.S. and the world. The 10th National Conference will take place July 7-10, 2026 in New Orleans. We hope you will join us.  

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We are excited to announce that the 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 7–10, 2026. Mark your calendars and prepare to join practitioners, advocates, educators, and community leaders from across the country and around the world for this transformative gathering.

We are excited to announce that the 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 7–10, 2026. Mark your calendars and prepare to join practitioners, advocates, educators, and community leaders from across the country and around the world for this transformative gathering.

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NACRJ NEWS & BLOG

NACRJ advisory council member Dr. Sandra Pavelka receives national award for her work with crime survivors

NACRJ Advisory Council Member Dr. Sandra Pavelka Receives National Award for Her Work with Crime Survivors

August 29, 2023

Congratulations to NACRJ Advisory Council Member and Law & Policy…

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Announcing our new board secretary, Amy Dallas

Announcing Our New NACRJ Board Secretary, Amy Dallas!

August 24, 2023

We are thrilled to announce our new Board Secretary, Amy…

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Revisiting 2020 Article Co-Authored by Dr. Fania Davis & Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead

Revisiting 2020 Article Co-Authored by Dr. Fania Davis & Dr. Teiahsha Bankhead

August 15, 2023

Check out this timely 2020 article from Truthout, “Confronting White…

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