What is Restorative Justice?
This one-page handout gives an introductory overview of restorative justice and ways that practices can be applied in various settings.
Spiritual Formation
Just Mercy: A Catholic Study Guide
Through a series of thoughtful reflection questions and supplementary resources online, this study guide serves as an accompaniment to the film Just Mercy and offers viewers a way to explore the Catholic call to uphold the sanctity of life within the U.S. criminal legal system.
2020 Lenten Reflections
Each year, Catholic Mobilizing Network offers a collection of Lenten Reflections as a way to integrate our shared call to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice with our personal Lenten journeys of repentance and preparation.
Restorative Questions Card - Printable
When harm happens, asking restorative questions can help us begin discerning how to repair the damage done in a manner that models Jesus' reconciling way.
Celebrating 10 Years of Catholic Mobilizing Network
Respect Life Month Toolkit
Prepare for October's Respect Life Month activities with CMN's updated resource. This dynamic and user-friendly Toolkit provides dozens of education, advocacy, and prayer opportunities for individuals and communities looking to highlight the death penalty as an important life issue.
VIDEO: Catholic Women Preach
Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy preaches on Luke 15:1-32, the Return of the Prodigal Son. The reflection connects the gospel story with advocating to end the death penalty, and explores the themes of reconciliation, forgiveness, and restorative justice.
CMN WEBINARS: New and Coming Soon
Watch recordings of CMN's most recent webinars, and register to attend Empowering Church Leaders to Address Racism: Continuing the Conversation on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019.
Formation Opportunities in Restorative Justice
Together we can transform our communities, our Church, and our criminal justice system.
Find out all that CMN has in store for restorative justice programming in 2020, including circle events, a national conference, and resources like books, small group modules, and a dynamic blog.
Racism and the Criminal Justice System (USCCB)
As a companion to their 2018 pastoral letter, Open Wide Our Hearts, the USCCB offers this helpful factsheet explaining the relationship between racism and our criminal justice system.
