About Us

The Center for Restorative Justice

The Center was founded in the summer of 2016 and was birthed during the tumultuous summer that saw a rise in racial violence in the United States. From the onset the aim of The Center was to create a soft place for hard conversations. It quickly became a sanctuary where individuals, congregants, and the broader community could delve into the multifaceted and destructive narratives of race and racism within the American context with the hope of authentic reconciliation. These conversations were enriched and guided by scripture and spiritual practices.

For almost a decade, The Center has been a hub of learning and transformation. We have orchestrated an array of initiatives – trainings, workshops, tours, online book clubs and webinars – designed to enlighten and empower not just churches and individuals but also nonprofits and educational institutions across local and national landscapes.

By advocating for an unvarnished exploration of history, we commit to equipping the next generation with the understanding of our collective past, the knowledge of alternate pathways, and the empowerment to be architects of a future distinct from the failures of the past.

Join us at The Center for Restorative Justice, where faith intertwines with informed discourse, where the journey of understanding is communal, and where the goal is the strategic pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation. Together, let's build a world marked by equity, understanding, and compassion.