Call for 3-minute videos: What is Restorative Justice?

"What is restorative justice?" This is an important question that can be difficult to answer. If we want restorative justice to take root in the criminal justice system and beyond, it is essential that we find creative and concise ways to communicate restorative justice to the public. In recognition of this need and in honor of International Restorative Justice week, the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ) invites you to submit a 3-minute video that answers the question "What is restorative justice?" Feel free to take a creative approach and integrate art, poetry, symbolism, metaphors, or anything that sparks your imagination…

Webinar: Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System

Do you ever wonder if there is another way to repair harm and think about accountability within our criminal legal system? In honor of International Restorative Justice Week, the National Center on Restorative Justice will offer a 90-minute webinar on restorative justice in the criminal legal system. The webinar is intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn more about restorative justice approaches and how to incorporate them into the justice system. Panelists will share how they implement restorative justice practices, the evidence of effectiveness and impact on the carceral system, and any challenges experienced during the implementation process.

Webinar: Restorative Justice for Violence Prevention and Intervention

This session will introduce participants to the key principles of restorative justice, an alternative response to crime that focuses on understanding the needs that led to an offense, the impacts of the crime on the victim and wider community, and on forming a plan to repair the harm caused to the degree possible. Restorative justice approaches promote accountability and help facilitate greater understanding and healing. The panel will feature representatives from community restorative justice programs who will discuss their programs, how they interact with the criminal justice system, and outcomes relevant to community violence prevention and intervention. Presenters will share…

Institute: Equitable Systems Design for Restorative Justice

As a time to “think and do,” a central focus of the institute is to concretely and constructively promote equal access to restorative justice and dismantle structures that perpetuate disparities in criminal legal systems. Who: The National Center on Restorative Justice, in partnership with the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco invites practitioners, academics, advocates, system-impacted people, and professionals at the intersection of criminal legal processes and restorative justice. What: Throughout the day, we will be examining the challenging question of how to advance equitable systems design for restorative justice at the intersection of criminal legal processes. The day is designed with the…

Webinar: Restorative Justice for Police

This 75-minute webinar will introduce viewers to the key principles of restorative justice and ways of implementation for police officers. The panelists will share experiences and recommendations for police officers working in the criminal legal system that encourage self-reflection, engagement with the community members they serve, and strategies relevant to their direct role in the legal system.

Webinar: Restorative Justice for Reintegration & Reentry

This webinar will introduce participants to restorative justice strategies to support reintegration following incarceration. The panelists will discuss what specifically characterizes a restorative approach to reintegration support and possibilities and challenges in expanding these models. The webinar will correspond with the publication of a white paper on Restorative Reintegration by the National Center on Restorative Justice.

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Webinar: Restorative Justice for Prosecutors

This webinar is intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn about restorative justice practices and their relevant applications for prosecutors. Current and former prosecutors will share their experiences of diverting legal cases from the traditional system and collaborating with community-led programs and partners, which include examining the process of establishing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and any challenges within the criminal legal system. This webinar is a part of the National Center on Restorative Justice's ongoing webinar series, "Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System." To register for this webinar, learn about upcoming offerings, or watch past webinar…

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Call for Proposals – Restorative Justice in Legal Education: A Virtual Symposium for Law Students

The aim of this one-day, virtual, gathering is to explore the applicability of restorative justice content and practices in the law school context and what restorative approaches have to offer the field of legal education. The gathering will focus on the perspectives of law students. We are currently seeking proposals from current law students, aspiring law students, and recent law school graduates to present on the panels. The focus of the two panels are: (1) How can restorative justice be integrated into JD curriculum? and (2) How can restorative practices be used in law school communities to impact institutional culture (paying…

Webinar: Restorative Justice for Judges

This webinar is intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn about restorative justice principles and their relevant applications for judges. Current and former seated justices will share their experiences implementing restorative justice practices in their role and the effectiveness within the criminal legal system. Panelists will also share challenges and recommendations for system implementation. This webinar is a part of the National Center on Restorative Justice's ongoing webinar series, "Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System." To register for this webinar, learn about upcoming offerings, or watch past webinar recordings, please visit the link below.

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Restorative Justice in Legal Education: A Virtual Symposium for Law Students

The aim of this one-day, virtual, gathering is to explore the applicability of restorative justice content and practices in the law school context and what restorative approaches have to offer the field of legal education. The gathering will focus on the perspectives of law students. The existing criminal legal system replenishes itself regularly with newly minted graduates and other professionals educated and trained in an adversarial model. This classical education teaches criminal justice leaders to use the law, rules, and procedures to maximize the strength of their own position, while highlighting and exploiting the weaknesses of the adversary. Educating undergraduate,…

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Webinar: Restorative Justice Education in the Carceral System

This webinar will highlight various curricula and recommendations for teaching restorative justice in prisons. Panelists will share their experiences relating to the lived experience of being incarcerated and learning about restorative justice, as well as tools for implementing and improving restorative justice education in carceral settings.

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