Who we are
Launched in March 2020, the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ) is a partnership between Vermont Law and Graduate School, the University of Vermont, the University of San Diego, and the U.S. Office of Justice Programs. We are funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to educate and train the next generation of justice leaders, support and lead research focusing on restorative justice to improve criminal justice policy and practice, and enhance survivor voice in the United States.
Higher Education
We create change through promoting restorative justice education in undergraduate, graduate, and law programs, and using a restorative pedagogical approach to teaching.
Public Education
We provide restorative justice education and training for criminal justice system actors and the general public.
Research
We launched the Restorative Justice Research Community (RJRC), an interdisciplinary academic community where researchers and scholars find collaboration, support, and inspiration.
How to get involved
Want to know more? Here are some ways to connect with the National Center on Restorative Justice and the work that we do.
Learn how the NCORJ is providing learning opportunities and resources to advance restorative principles and the restorative justice movement.
Attend an upcoming event or watch a video of our past events
Find collaboration, support, and inspiration