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As a part of its mission to increase public access to restorative justice education, the National Center on Restorative Justice regularly provides free webinars on various critical topics in restorative justice. The 2024 webinar series, Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens, highlights restorative justice work in different geographic regions across the United States.

Next Webinar

Restorative Justice in the West

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 3pm-4:30pm ET

Part of the Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens webinar series, this session focuses on Restorative Justice in the West and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters will share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience.

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Upcoming Webinars

Restorative Justice, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health in the Criminal Legal System

Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 3pm-4:30pm ET

This webinar focuses on how restorative justice approaches are adapted and implemented to meet participants’ needs related to neurodiversity and mental health.  By integrating principles of trauma-informed care and recognizing the diversity of human experiences and abilities, restorative justice can offer a more holistic and compassionate approach to addressing harm, promoting accountability, and supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals within communities.

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Restorative Justice and Policy

Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 3pm-4:30pm ET

This webinar focuses on restorative justice legislation and the key components for establishing legal frameworks that support the implementation, expansion, and sustainability of restorative justice in the criminal legal context. By providing legal recognition, standards, protections, resources, and accountability mechanisms, legislation is critical in advancing restorative justice principles and promoting equity, healing, and accountability within communities across the country. The NCORJ Restorative Justice Laws Database resource will also be highlighted.

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Past Webinars

2024

Restorative Justice in the South
Date: April 24, 2024

Panelists: Lashawnda Singleton, Kelli Burnett, JoHanna “J” Thompson, Jasmyn Story, Dan Kahn, Aparna Polavarapu, DeMointé Wesley (moderator)
Description: This webinar is part of a series highlighting restorative justice applications in different regions across the United States. This session focused on Restorative Justice in the South and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Panelists shared recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience.

Restorative Justice Storytelling
Date: May 29, 2024

Panelists: Dr. Lindsey Pointer (moderator), Carole Eady-Porcher, Jahmil Eady, David Ryan Castro-Harris, Charlene Allen, Jayme Joyce, J. Stephen Brantley
Description: This webinar highlighted how practitioners, writers, artists, and other creatives advance restorative justice advocacy and education efforts through storytelling. Examples discussed included novels, films, case studies, theatre, and more. Attendees were invited to consider how media and stories influence the public’s perception of justice issues and can expand public imagination.

Restorative Justice in the North
Date: June 26, 2024

Panelists:  Cara Cookson (moderator), Felix Rosado, Rachel Jolly, Queen Cheyenne-Wade, Erin Freeborn, Jenn Gil Vinueza, Dr. Candacé King

Description: This webinar is part of a series highlighting restorative justice applications in different regions across the United States. This session focuses on Restorative Justice in the North and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters will share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience. 

Title IX & Restorative Justice Implementation in the Criminal Legal System
Date: July 24, 2024

Panelists: Paige Duggins-Clay and Jay K. Wilgus

Description: This webinar session offers participants an understanding of restorative justice application as a resolution for Title IX violations and sexual harm. The webinar is intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn more about restorative justice and best practices for incorporating them into higher education and other systems that offer alternative responses to investigation/adjudication models. Panelists will discuss case examples that utilize restorative justice conferencing and other models while incorporating key facilitation components for effective practice.

Restorative Justice in the Midwest
September 25, 2024

Panelists: Carrie Landrum (Moderator), Kelly Riley, Sheryl R. Wilson, Brandyn Woodard, Elizabeth Hilt, Dr. Anne Hobbs, Tito Campbell, Dr. Elena Quintana

Description: This webinar is part of a series highlighting restorative justice applications in different regions across the United States. This session focuses on Restorative Justice in the Midwest and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters shared recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience.

2022-2023

Healing & Accountability Dialogue in the Criminal Legal System

Date: November 15, 2023

Panelists: Tomay Varlack-Butler (moderator), Erika Sasson, Suzanne Neuhaus, Rebecca Weiker, Kevin Skipper
Description: This webinar was intended for system actors and community members interested in learning about restorative justice facilitation. Panelists shared their experiences in VOD and the importance of offering harmed and responsible persons an opportunity to engage in restorative justice practices. Presenters shared key recommendations and challenges during the implementation process.

Introducción de Justicia Restaurativa en el Sistema Legal Penal Seminario Web en Español

Date: 01 de Noviembre, 2023

Panelistas: Mayte Benitez, Rafael Monroy
Descripción: Este seminario web está dirigido a representantes del sistema y miembros de la comunidad interesados en aprender sobre principios y filosofías esenciales de las prácticas restaurativas. La presentación introductoria ofrecerá una breve descripción general de las prácticas restaurativas incluyendo: la historia y el origen de estas prácticas, los enfoques para dirigirse en aceptar responsabilidad significativa a los delitos y daños ,y ofrecerá recomendaciones fundamentales y dificultades durante el proceso de implementación.

Restorative Justice Education in the Carceral System

Date: October 25, 2023

Panelists: Kathy Fox (moderator), Jerome Nunn, Tito Campbell, Stephanie O’Reilly, Eric Anderson, Dr. Elena Quintana, Joseph Mapp
Description: This webinar highlighted various curricula and recommendations for teaching restorative justice in prisons. Panelists shared 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.

Restorative Justice for Judges
Date: August 30, 2023

Panelists: Robert Sand (moderator), Judge Patricia S. Spratt, Judge Wesley Saint Clair, Judge Timothy P. Connors, Judge Leo T. Sorokin
Description: This webinar was intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn about restorative justice principles and their relevant applications for judges. Current and former seated judges shared their experiences implementing restorative justice practices in their role and the effectiveness within the criminal legal system. Panelists also shared challenges and recommendations for system implementation.

Restorative Justice for Prosecutors
Date: June 28, 2023

Panelists: Robert Sand (moderator), Sarah George, Demarris Evans, Chris Brown-Haugen, Jay Jackson
Description: This webinar was intended for justice system actors and others looking to learn about restorative justice practices and their relevant applications for prosecutors. Current and former prosecutors shared their experiences diverting legal cases from the traditional system and collaborating with community-led programs and partners. The conversation included examining the process of establishing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and any challenges within the criminal legal system, focusing on promoting racial justice and equity.

Restorative Justice for Reintegration and Reentry
Date: May 31, 2023

Panelists: Kimberly Kras, PhD. (moderator), Darryl Varlack-Butler, Alex Frank, Derek Miodownik, Stephen Bishop
Description: This webinar introduced participants to restorative justice strategies to support reintegration following incarceration. The panelists discussed what specifically characterizes a restorative approach to reintegration support and the possibilities and challenges in expanding these models. This webinar corresponded with the publication of a white paper on Restorative Reintegration by the National Center on Restorative Justice.

Restorative Justice for Police
Date: April 26, 2023

Panelists: Sydney Pidgeon (moderator), Dr. Josh Bacon, Vanessa Westley, Tiffany Krusey
Description: This 75-minute webinar introduced viewers to the key principles of restorative justice and ways of implementation for police officers. The panelists shared experiences and recommendations for police officers working in the criminal legal system that encourages self-reflection, engagement with the community members they serve, and strategies relevant to their direct role in the legal system.

Restorative Justice for Violence Prevention & Intervention
Date: February 22, 2023

Panelists: Dr. Sejung Yang, Erika Sasson, Rami El Gharib, Vanessa Westley, Dr. Elena Quintana, Avery Arrington (moderator)
Description: This session introduced 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 featured representatives from community restorative justice programs who discuss their programs, how they interact with the criminal justice system, and outcomes relevant to community violence prevention and intervention. Presenters shared recommendations for implementing restorative justice across the country based on their experience.

Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System
Date: November 16, 2022

Panelists: Bobby Sand (Moderator), Francisco “Paco” Carbajal, Erin Freeborn, Judge Timothy Connors, Eric Anderson, Emmanuel “Noble” Williams
Description: In honor of International Restorative Justice Week, the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ) offered a 90-minute webinar on restorative justice in the criminal legal system. The webinar was 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 shared how they implement restorative justice practices, the evidence of effectiveness and impact on the carceral system, and any challenges experienced during the implementation process.