Community Works West

Join us NEXT WEEK! The NACRJ 9th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice will take place this summer from July 29 - August 1! This year’s conference theme is “Re-Envisioning Our Legacies: A Defining Moment,” inviting each of us to reflect on our personal and collective legacies: which legacies from our ancestors influence our work, which harmful legacies are we dedicated to overturning, and which legacies do we aspire to pass on to the next seven generations? Join the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) @NACRJ in answering these questions and creating impactful connections, enabling the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and providing experiences that inspire tangible change. Learn more and register at the official conference website: https://shorturl.at/agky5 #NACRJ #NACRJConference #ReEnvision #CommunityWorks #JoinTheCircle

Thank you to everyone who supported, attended, and donated to our annual CW Spring Social. This year's theme focused on our successes, celebrating the growth of current and past participants in the community. We had a special guest at the event, and we'd like to express our gratitude for the wonderful opportunity to host playwright and former CW employee Ashley Smiley, as well as actors Anna Marie Sharpe and Jamella Cross, for their incredible reading from the play "Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad," which had its world premiere at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. The play shines a light on the contradictions in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood and the impact of gentrification on Black communities. We are thrilled that the piece has received the prestigious Gerbode Foundation Theatre Commission Award, the Theatre Bay Area’s Relly Lossy Award for New Play 2023-24, and has been featured in Broadway World. This success highlights the importance of uplifting stories that empower communities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ashley, Anna, and Jamella for their outstanding work. For more updates, please follow them on Instagram. @smileyfromthesco @jcrossxpress @_amarie3 Help us continue our work and grow in the community #JoinTheCircle donate today, and share our story! https://lnkd.in/gtAxqfiV #RestorativePractices #ReclaimingAgency #ReStorying  #BayArea #SF #CommunityWorks #oakland #welcometothecircle

Join us at the 9th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice, hosted by National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) , takes us to Washington, D.C., a city that wields considerable influence on national and international affairs and a place with deeply rooted community activism and movement-making. The DMV region serves as an example of the transformative power of deliberate, local initiatives. This tapestry of history, cultural diversity, and innovation makes the DMV an ideal place to explore the past, present, and future of community and restorative justice. This event will take place July 29 - August 1. Learn more about the conference theme, speakers, tracks, agenda, and more, and register on the official National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) conference website!: https://shorturl.at/agky5 Your presence will help make this event an inspiring and transformative gathering! #NACRJ #NACRJConference #ReEnvision #CommunityWorks #JoinTheCircle

At Community Works, we believe in a future where justice demands humanity. Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice has just released a new report examining AB 109 funding. “...We conclude that AB 109 reporting is unsystematic, allowing critical planning and spending decisions to go unscrutinized…” That begs the question, can we imagine a future that is just, without transparency? Article 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gQ5Csgtj #CommunityWorks #MassIncarceration #CJCJ #AB109

See you in DC!  💥 Register today! for the 9th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice on July 29 - August 1! Hosted by National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) , this conference brings together restorative justice professionals, educators, advocates and leaders from across the globe. Learn more about the conference theme, speakers, tracks, agenda and more, and register at the official NACRJ conference website!: https://lnkd.in/gFc_2BsC #NACRJ #NACRJConference #ReEnvision #CommunityWorks #JoinTheCircle

I am still beaming about this news last week! I'm inspired to be part of an organization that has been recognized for doing the work and has been given a big opportunity to continue reimagining healing and justice. #JusticeDemandsHumanity #YieldGiving2024 #CommunityWorks

Another fantastic presentation at the Code Tenderloin Job Readiness Program! from our dear friend Maggie Rivera-Davis @ Community Works West Sharing resources to our participants about the opportunities of restorative justice, cognitive behavioral therapy, artistic creation and more!

Crime rates continue to drop significantly. In 2023, violent crime hit a historic low, marking the largest national decline on record in over 50 years. Discover the potential factors behind this trend: https://lnkd.in/g-TEebjd. #crime #violence #communintyworks #facts

“We could end up reverting back to supposedly “tough” policies that failed to tackle the root causes of criminal activity.” Learn why Lanisha Edwards of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a partner of CW, feels Repealing Prop. 47 won’t make California safer at https://ow.ly/RLYH50R0M8j. #safety #justice #communityworks