Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ)

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Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ)

Responding to crime in ways that heal, hold accountable, and put right. Law enforcement refer cases to us.

Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) is a community-police partnership that offers restorative justice to those affected by crime. Restorative Justice recognizes that crime is a violation of people and relationships, not just a violation of law. In the aftermath of wrong doing, our "circle" process includes in the decision-making those affected by crime: victims, offenders, loved ones, suppo

rters, community members, and law enforcement officials. Our phone number: ‪6172862007‬
Our general email box: [email protected]

08/17/2026

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day! 💙

Today, on , we’re celebrating the nonprofit organizations that work every day to strengthen our communities, create opportunity, and make meaningful change possible.

At Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ), we believe communities can be stronger when people have the opportunity to repair harm, take responsibility, rebuild trust, and move forward.

None of this happens alone. It takes dedicated staff, committed volunteers, generous donors, community partners, and people who believe that there can be a better way forward.

Today, we invite you to celebrate nonprofits in your own community:

💙 Volunteer your time to a cause you care about.
💙 Donate or support a nonprofit fundraiser.
💙 Share a nonprofit’s mission and help amplify their work.
💙 Thank the staff and volunteers who give their time and energy to making our communities stronger.

And if you’re part of the C4RJ community—thank you. Your time, support, and belief in restorative justice make this work possible.

Together, we can build stronger communities through the conversations that transform conflict.

08/07/2026

📣 Western MA — C4RJ is looking for new volunteers!

Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) is recruiting new volunteers in Hampshire and Franklin counties!

In preparation for our two day New Volunteer Training this September, we’re hosting a Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Thursday, August 13, from 12–1 PM for community members interested in learning more about volunteering with C4RJ.

Our volunteers are at the heart of our work. More than 160 active volunteers across Massachusetts help make our restorative justice cases possible in their communities.

We’re looking for volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re especially hoping to broaden the diversity of our teams, increase the representation of men among our volunteers, and grow our volunteer community here in Western Massachusetts.

Interested in learning more? Join us on August 13 to hear about the volunteer role, our upcoming September training, and how you can get involved.

Not in Western MA? You’re still welcome! We’d love to have you join us.

📅 Thursday, August 13 | 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
📍 Recruiting in Hampshire & Franklin counties

👉 Register for the August 13 Info Session here: https://forms.gle/sjpd5ZJuzzQGtrSA7

🌱 Already ready to get involved? Apply to become a C4RJ volunteer here: https://airtable.com/appOBsulukVqXe7RL/shrkmp55kKQHdiq5K

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share and help us spread the word throughout Western MA!

07/23/2026

❤️ Become a Monthly Supporter. Transform Harm into Healing.

What can $25 a month do?

It can help create a conversation that changes a life.

At Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ), we believe accountability and healing are stronger than punishment alone. Through restorative justice, those harmed, those responsible, and trained community volunteers come together to:

🤝 Repair harm
❤️ Rebuild trust
🌱 Create lasting change

Your monthly gift of just $25 helps make these restorative conversations possible—one person, one family, and one story at a time.

When you become a monthly donor, you're investing in stronger communities across Massachusetts and helping create opportunities for healing, accountability, and hope every single month.

💛 Join our community of monthly supporters today.
Every conversation matters. Every gift makes a difference.

https://www.c4rj.org/

06/01/2026

📣 Spend Your Summer Making an Impact!

Join Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) as our Operations & Administrative Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the day-to-day operations of a growing nonprofit. You'll work directly with our team on projects involving nonprofit management, office operations, technology, logistics, and organizational growth. The work you support helps C4RJ's staff, volunteers, and community partners create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, accountability, and repair through restorative justice processes across Massachusetts.

✨ Hybrid and In Person • Boston, MA
✨ ~15 hours/week
✨ June–September 2026
✨ Great for students interested in nonprofits, business, public service, administration, or leadership

📅 Applications close June 12

📧 Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

📝 View the full job description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tefCwBdnvdKE2ZyN5ntG0htq7xggBxH/view?usp=sharing

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05/22/2026

C4RJ’s FY25 Annual Impact Report is here! 🧡💙

In 2025, Communities for Restorative Justice celebrated 25 years of restorative justice work across Massachusetts. We are so grateful for the volunteers, partners, donors, staff, and community members who have helped shape this work and continue moving it forward.

Take a moment to reflect with us on this past year and 25 years of impact, learning, accountability, healing, and repair.

Read the full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xExCh6FlJM52dFmR9ikacQUscu35iTQ_/view?usp=sharing

05/21/2026

Our Fall New Volunteer Training is coming up! 🧡✨

C4RJ volunteers are at the heart of our restorative justice work. Come be part of a community of 150+ volunteers across Massachusetts helping make this work possible.

Our virtual two day training will take place on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.

If you are interested in volunteering with C4RJ, we invite you to apply here: https://airtable.com/appOBsulukVqXe7RL/shrkmp55kKQHdiq5K

Questions?: Please contact our Director of Programs, Nathan Simms ([email protected])

Please feel free to share with anyone in your network who may feel called to this work.

05/17/2026

Happening right now....Stop by Debra's Natural Gourmet, shop local, and be part of something meaningful, 5% of all sales will support restorative justice work in our communities. Every purchase truly makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see you there ✨

📍 98 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA

And if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be back again on Sunday, September 13, we’d love to see you then too 💫

05/16/2026

We’re so excited for tomorrow 💛 Our C4RJ Give-Back Day at Debra’s Natural Gourmet is almost here!

Stop by, shop local, and be part of something meaningful, 5% of all sales will support restorative justice work in our communities. Every purchase truly makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see you there ✨

📍 98 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA

And if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be back again on Sunday, September 13, we’d love to see you then too 💫

05/13/2026

What an incredible evening at the C4RJ Concord Community Gathering!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday to celebrate community and support restorative justice. What started in the late 1990s as a small, volunteer-led effort in Concord has grown into a thriving organization powered by dedicated staff and an amazing network of volunteers.

A heartfelt thank you to our Planning Committee — Di Clymer, John and Holly Cratsley, Jeff Campbell, and David Bell — for helping make the evening such a success.

We’re also grateful to TriCon Church for hosting us and to the TriCon Mission Committee for awarding C4RJ a grant to support our programs.

And a special shoutout to West Concord Wine and Spirits and Debra’s Natural Gourmet for their generous support!

Thank you for being part of this work and helping us build stronger communities through restorative justice.

05/01/2026

Shop local and give back with us 💛

We’re excited to partner with Debra's Natural Gourmet for C4RJ Give-Back Days! When you shop on these Sundays, 5% of all sales will be donated to support restorative justice work in our communities.

📅 Sunday, May 17
📅 Sunday, September 13

Every purchase helps strengthen opportunities for accountability, healing, and meaningful connection.

📍 98 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA
🔗 https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/

Come shop, support, and be part of the impact ✨

Address

111 Devonshire Street Suite 600
Boston, MA
02108

Telephone

+16172946677

Website

http://www.c4rj.com/

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