The 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 7–10, 2026. Mark your calendars and prepare to join practitioners, advocates, educators, and community leaders from across the country and around the world for this transformative gathering. As with past NACRJ conferences, the event will feature a pre-conference on July 7, followed by the main conference from July 8–10. Attendees can expect dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and ample opportunities for community building. Stay tuned for updates, and if you haven't yet, be sure to join our email list below. We look forward to welcoming you to New Orleans in 2026!

Reception for NACRJ Conference attendees living and/or working in NYC at Daisy Dukes Creole Kitchen (123 Carondelet St.) on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30-7:00pm. *The restaurant is a five minute walk from the New Orleans Marriott. Food, soft drinks, and a cash bar. See full Conference Calendar event or the Conference's website for full details of the overall Conference: https://www.nacrj.org/2026-conference/

We’re thrilled to be co-hosting The Circle Keepers’ Peace and Justice Youth Conference on Saturday, May 30. The 2026 Peace & Justice Youth Conference is a full-day, in-person gathering created by youth, for youth, and supported by adult allies committed to youth leadership, agency, and voice. It will include youth-led workshops, performances & tabling at the intersections of Restorative & Transformative Justice Education, Mental Health & Wellness, Self-Defense & Safety, Social Justice Media Making, Youth Organizing & Abolition.