Jul 23, 2026 | Blog Posts, From Our Director, Reports and Reflections
Earlier this month, Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) staff and board members attended the 10th National Association for Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) conference. The largest national conference devoted to restorative justice to date, nearly... 
Jul 23, 2026 | Blog Posts, Reports and Reflections
On May 30th at DesignWorks HS, RJI joined over 340 youth, educators, organizers, artists, and community members for the 2026 Peace & Justice Youth Conference, a full-day gathering created by youth, for youth, and supported by adult allies committed to youth... 
Jul 7, 2026 | Blog Posts, Opinion
Why I’m Teaching Dance at a Restorative Justice Conference Dear community,While preparing for my workshop at the National Association ofCommunity and Restorative Justice Conference, Contact Improvisation: Embodied Tools for Listening, Trust, and Cooperation, I... 
May 4, 2026 | Blog Posts, Reports and Reflections
On April 18, 2026, we gathered for the 8th Citywide Roundtable on Restorative Approaches at the Andrew Freedman Home in the Bronx, in partnership with the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution at OATH, and the Office of Safety and Youth Development (OSYD), NYC... 
Sep 18, 2025 | Blog Posts, From Our Director, Reports and Reflections
2025 Annual Report I founded Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) in 2015 in order to increase connection and transparency within the sector. It was my aim to break down silos and to provide opportunities for practitioners committed to a restorative justice framework...