The National Association of Community and Restorative Justice’s 9th National Conference is coming to Washington, DC this summer. The conference gathers over 1200 restorative justice practitioners, educators, and advocates to envision, explore, and take action to ensure community and restorative justice principles not only survive but thrive within our lives, families, and communities, and as we reimagine the systems and structures that underpin our society.

Event Details

Theme: Re-Envisioning Our Legacies: A Defining Moment
Dates: July 29 – August 1, 2024
Location: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC | 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001

CMN’s Tuesday Evening Reception

Join us on Tuesday, July 30 from 6-8:30 p.m., when CMN will host a reception to enjoy food and fellowship with colleagues attending the conference. The reception will be hosted at CMN Executive Director Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy’s home on Capitol Hill (less than 3 miles from conference hotel).

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Let us know you’ll be there!

Are you planning to attend the conference? Fill out this quick form to let us know you’ll be there. We’ll look forward to connecting with you at the conference, and hope you can attend our Tuesday evening reception.

See you in the Exhibit Hall

CMN will staff an exhibit booth throughout the conference. Stop by and say hi!

Workshops by CMN

Click here to explore the full conference agenda and find the details for each of CMN’s workshop presentations.

Say This, Not That: Effectively Communicating About Restorative Justice with Different Audiences
Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

The growth of RJ with fidelity to core principles depends on greater public awareness and support. Public opinion polling shows that many people are uninformed or uncertain about what restorative justice is. Several groups have collected & analyzed data & developed messaging guidance to understand & combat harmful narratives with different audiences. Presenters will share process, learnings & recommendations to develop and advance healing-based narratives.

Nurturing Practice, Nurturing Spirit: Learnings from RJ Ministry Community of Practice
Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

In 2022, Catholic Mobilizing Network launched a national Community of Practice of 500+ ministry leaders bringing restorative practices to their religious institutions. This spring CMN also piloted a manual and formation program for introducing circle process in churches. Drawing on learnings from 20+ virtual events, presenters will share learnings and invite input on supporting RJ in faith-based settings at the intersection of spiritual formation, practical skills, and mutual support.

Death Penalty Abolition: A Path Toward Transforming Policies, Narratives, and Hearts
Wednesday, July 31 | 4-5 p.m.

The death penalty perpetuates cycles of trauma and a narrative that validates retribution and state violence. Working toward its abolition can not only save lives, but also accelerate broader work of ending mass incarceration and opportunities for RJ. In this workshop, speakers will share from lived experience on death row and interfacing with the system of capital punishment. Attendees will also learn about the movement to end the death penalty and concrete ways to get involved.

If you aren’t already, register for the conference here to attend these workshop sessions and much more.

Restorative Church Gathering

Following the conference, there will be a “Restorative Church Gathering” hosted by an ecumenical group of collaborators. This event is open to the public.

Building Community, Making Peace: A Restorative Church Gathering will take place on Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC. Learn more and Register Here!