Northern Arizona Restorative Justice

10/08/2026

Conflict is inevitable. Division doesn't have to be. There is another way.
Restorative practices help people move beyond blame by creating opportunities for every voice to be acknowledged, accountability to be embraced, and relationships to grow stronger. Imagine communities where conflict becomes an opportunity for growth instead of division. That's the future we're working toward.

10/07/2026

“If you don’t feel like you belong, how can we then ensure that you’re getting educated and being able to move on to everything you’re capable of?”

In 2024, Jim Corkum realized there was a problem at Concord High School. Almost half of its students felt like they didn’t matter. The realization came from the results of the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. About 53% of high schoolers in the “capital area” answered that they felt they matter...

10/05/2026

Our goal is to help create communities where people have the skills, relationships, and support to respond to conflict in ways that strengthen rather than divide. Conflict is a natural part of being human. How we respond to it shapes the health of our relationships, our organizations, and our communities. This outcome could have been different.

What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.

10/03/2026

Having a great time connecting at the Sedona Community Outreach event today!

10/03/2026

This story proves something good can grow in the harshest of environments – and it’s help nourishes more than just the people who plant it.

The Good Side is dedicated to spotlighting the positive, uplifting, and empowering stories happening across America.

10/02/2026

Restorative practice gives us an opportunity to separate the child from the behavior. You are not a bad kid. You made a decision that caused harm. Now let’s figure out what you are going to do about it.

Restorative practices move discipline beyond rule enforcement, teaching students to manage emotions, repair harm, and take accountability for their actions.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

"The strength of a society is not measured by whether conflict exists. It is measured by whether people have the ability to repair relationships after conflict occurs."👏👏👏👏

America needs more than accountability to heal division; it needs ways to repair trust after conflict, argues Robert Spicer.

09/30/2026

Together, we are creating something larger than any one program or conversation. We are building communities where dignity replaces shame, accountability strengthens relationships, and healing continues to ripple outward for generations to come. Join us. Together, we can create lasting change.

09/28/2026

“We’ve seen excitement across the board — from the prosecutors, the defense attorneys, as well as the police chiefs.”

Communities for Restorative Justice expands to Franklin County, offering a voluntary alternative to the court system for certain offenses.