Jun 6, 2023 | News and Updates
On Wednesday, May 24th, RJI’s Senior Coordinator of Training and Youth Programming, Anooj Bhandari, testified at a New York City Council budget hearing. The hearing (held via videoconference) began at 10:00AM and public testimony stretched late into the night. Anooj described the night as “stressful” and repetitive testimony about police abuse as “heartbreaking.” Some of the young people said that they had to miss their final exams in order to testify.
Feb 16, 2023 | Events and Learning Opportunities, News and Updates
Grief and Grieving Circle Join practitioner Leslie Short and the RJI Community for our next Community Circle and Conversation on Grief and Grieving happening Tuesday, March 7th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET. This session will focus on care for the self in times of... 
Nov 7, 2022 | Events and Learning Opportunities
“I exist somewhere between the pain of your death and the joy of your life”. -Author Unknown
Restorative Justice Initiative is offering two community building circles for our network on Grief and Grieving.
Nov 2, 2022 | Events and Learning Opportunities, News and Updates
Storytelling for Collective Healing Dear Friends! We are looking for your help in nominating outstanding storytellers and artists for a unique opportunity. Restorative Justice Initiative and Conspiring for Good are collaborating on a creative endeavor, “Storytelling... 
May 5, 2022 | Events and Learning Opportunities, News and Updates
Our hope is to bring together a group of young, New York City residents who are excited to center the presence, participation, and leadership of youth within Restorative Justice through a year-long program focusing on the intersection of grassroots community building and advocacy.
