"As we move toward Easter may we also be journeying toward a justice that heals and celebrates life." - Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, Catholic Mobilizing Network #restorativejustice youtu.be/7xFg49VZbzw

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"The truths I knew-the truths I thought I knew, the truths we were told-have been revealed as lies." -Ronald Johnson in 13 Days in Ferguson

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Thank you to a new friend Rafa for telling me about this book. The line that has stuck with me: "If the blood inside of you is on the inside of someone else, you never want to see it on the outside of them." #RestorativeJustice #GunViolence

Last year's 8th NACRJ Conference in Chicago brought together 1700+ attendees from across the US and beyond, the largest restorative & community justice gathering in the world! Check out our 2022 highlights video: bit.ly/40CJDLZ

Restorative Justice can transform the lives of people affected by crime. But 95% of victims of crime don't know about it. Help us to raise awareness of how powerful it can be by spreading the word about Restorative Justice and its benefits.

Save the date for our Community Listening Circle on Gun Violence in 2023 - May 16, 6:30-8:30pm CT. Register here: bit.ly/3p5Dtah Registration is free, donation is optional. Download and share the flyer for this event: bit.ly/427Hr0A

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, NACRJ is proud to be one of the virtual presenters at next week’s #WeHealUs Trauma-Informed & Mental Health Justice Summit. Virtual and in-person options available. No cost to attend. Learn more and register: wehealus.org/justice-summit

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NACRJ is partnering with Restorative Rainbow Alliance to host a Talking Circle to Celebrate Pride Month on June 3 10am-1pm CT. This circle gives us a chance to recognize the incredible strides toward #LGBTQIA equity in recent decades. Register here: buytickets.at/nacrj/923856

Lots of great #restorativejustice work being done in Kansas.

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Said another way, if we embrace diversity, it will enrich us. From the most urban area to the most rural - #diversity of all kinds is beautiful when it's embraced.

I no longer refer to #restorativejustice as an "alternative". It is a go-to approach. It is a first option, or at least it should be. It has just as much (or more) longevity and credibility than any other approach, let's keep bringing it front & center.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have made the decision to reschedule the 2024 NACRJ Conference to Jul 29-Aug 1. The conference venue will remain at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the change & how we came to our decision here: shorturl.at/efhHQ

During this season of giving, we invite you to donate to NACRJ or your favorite restorative justice organization. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes an impact. Click here to learn more & designate a donation to NACRJ key initiatives: shorturl.at/gqV28

Registration for the 9th #NACRJConference is officially open! Join us Jul 29-Aug 1 in Washington, D.C. Learn more & register: shorturl.at/txJN1 Early bird registration discount only available until Jan 15 - don't miss the chance to secure your spot at a special rate!

The Vera Institute of Justice is hosting a two-day virtual symposium "Paradigm To Policy: Transforming Accountability and Public Safety With Restorative Justice" on Jan 25 & 26, 2024. This event is free to attend! Learn more & register: shorturl.at/abNO1

As we get closer to the #NACRJConference, we are excited to share with you our theme and learning Tracks! Learn more about the theme by visiting our conference website and checking out the conference description on the home page: shorturl.at/agky5 #NACRJ #ReEnvision