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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

This webinar is intended for system actors and community members interested in learning about restorative justice facilitation. Panelists will share their experiences in VOD and the importance of offering an opportunity for harmed and responsible parties to engage in restorative justice practices. Presenters will share key recommendations and challenges during the implementation process.

Join us for an informational webinar on the National Restorative Coaching Program (NRCP)! The NRCP provides restorative justice practitioners with individualized support in restorative skills, frameworks, and programmatic implementation. One-on-one coaching is delivered by restorative justice leaders who have a depth of experience from a wide range of restorative justice contexts. As a continuation of formal training, coaching aims to deepen the innate capabilities and confidence of practitioners nationwide.