Northern Arizona Restorative Justice

06/15/2026

"They analyzed over 3,000 police records to compare the recidivism rates between people referred to restorative justice programs and those who weren’t, but who committed similar offences. Although the two groups differed in age, gender and criminal history, the results were striking: only 12 percent of the restorative justice group reoffended compared to 75 percent in the control group."

Canada’s corrections system is under strain. Advocates say a new approach can better serve victims and offenders alike.

06/14/2026

"Felix’s life is a testament to the power of restorative justice. Where there was once hopelessness and suffering, there is now concrete action to build a more just, merciful world."

Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, shares the story of Felix Rosado, ...

06/13/2026

At its heart is a simple truth: when people are given the opportunity to truly understand the impact of their actions, transformation becomes possible. Accountability becomes meaningful. Healing becomes real. And cycles of harm can be interrupted before they repeat.

06/12/2026

Perspectives from those who attend the NARJ Restorative Practice Fa...

06/12/2026

Illinois 👏 "House Bill 4639 would require juvenile courts to consider restorative justice alternatives to sentencing for juvenile delinquency cases. "

SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her work to promote child-first policies, State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a bill that would give courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice programs for young people...

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

One of our awesome board members, John Dunegan was featured on PBS's WQED ways back in September of 2016. John has been doing this work, with extrordinary results, since 2014

Correspondent Judy Valente reports on Conflict Resolution Circles – practices rooted in Quaker, Mennonite and North American Indian spirituality, and how two Kansas schools use the ’circle’ method to end the revolving door of suspension and expulsion of students. Teachers say they hope the stu...

06/09/2026

"When people talk about justice, they often focus on punishment. But real justice, the kind that heals, is something different."

Ruby Harry spent many years inside correctional institutions. It wasn't until she learned about restorative justice that she found her way back to her culture and began healing.

06/08/2026

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06/07/2026

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The Mission of the Restorative Justice Program (RJP) is to provide ...