The California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition is comprised of organizations practicing and studying restorative justice (RJ) in California. Recognizing the gap between those closest to RJ and policymakers in the Capitol, the coalition was formed to support legislative changes aimed at expanding access to, and preserving the integrity of, restorative justice across the state of California.
Since its inception, the coalition has convened focus groups, engaged in research and sponsored legislation to further our mission. The organizations that make these collaborative efforts possible enjoy over 100 years of experience in the restorative justice field, experience that ranges from restorative practices facilitation to capacity building work.
Our Purpose
The coalition’s purpose is to bring together community-based restorative justice practitioners and participants who recognize that policy may have a role in protecting existing restorative practices, dismantling punitive approaches to harm, and removing barriers so community-centered restorative justice can grow. Therefore, the coalition has developed a shared baseline of principles and understanding from which policy changes at any level of government are considered, advocated for or against, and proposed, as the group decides.
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