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WEL​WELCOME TO FRJA! 
Our Vision:  The Florida Restorative Justice Association’s vision is to create equitable connections in our community that provide a safer and healthier environment. ​
Our Mission:  To reach this vision, the Florida Restorative Justice Association  works to expand the understanding and use of restorative justice and restorative practices, and promote diverse approaches to conflict resolution, community building, and effective communication in all systems and organizations throughout Florida.
​Beloved Community Attending FRJA's Second Conference
​Creating Florida's 2020 Restorative Vision!!!
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Greetings RJ practitioners, advocates, and colleagues across the state,

We know that the reality of Covid-19 is impacting work, families, and in person connections in daily, unexpected, and disruptive ways.  We also know that the silver lining in this time is that we have "time to do... and not do" when our lives are impacted by quarantine. How do we extend RJ when social distancing is in effect for the immediate future?  As a field we can consider options like using Zoom conference call meetings for providing pre-circle preparation and post-Agreement follow up and support (Zoom and other meeting platforms have a free version to download and use!). Whenever possible email your circle participants and check in--discuss how the corona virus may impact the ability to fulfill agreements, such as completing community service hours, attending counseling or meeting with intervention specialists, or making restitution payments if the ability to work has been impacted.  Staying connected, and keeping circle members advised of how disruption is impacting an RJ agreement is not only necessary, it is appreciated.  

     If you do find yourself with pockets of extra time, consider writing about and journaling your experiences with RJ.  People need to hear first hand stories about  what is working and rewarding and what is challenging about this work of conflict resolution.  Consider highlighting your community colleagues who provide referrals, and who have set up a process or procedure to invite the use of RJ, and give them numbers of how RJ is changing and improving lives.  Or, create a list of who else needs to hear about the RJ work available in your community--who else still needs to hear about what RJ is?  Are there schools, college and university classes, Re-Entry Coalitions, therapists and counselors, the local bar association, intervention specialists, the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary groups, Junior League chapters, probation officers, judges, or PTA groups that you can present to, through email? Your thoughtful outreach and offer to present on RJ can build RJ, even in times of turmoil.  Consider the four guiding questions of RJ: 1) What have you experienced? 2) How have you been impacted? Who else has been impacted, and how?  3) What is needed to address the impact, and what can you do to make things better? and 4) What can we do to prevent this from happening again?  RJ practitioners can provide additional tools to people by introducing RJ as a useful and effective perspective on how the conflict of Covid 19 impacts each of us and the people around us. 

​Be well, and know that we are members of a vast and resilient community,

Gretchen Casey and your FRJA Board of Directors,



Photos below from our January 31 - February 1, 2020
​Second Statewide Conference:
​Creating Florida's 2020 Restorative Vision! 
Whether you are a facilitator of restorative practices, a teacher, law enforcement officer, or administrator looking to expand or improve restorative resources, or simply a person who wants to see more healing social practices, we hope this site will provide information, inspiration, and solidarity!

​In recent years we have seen the beginnings of powerful shifts in both criminal justice and school discipline approaches. The use of RJ practices is rising in a variety of ways throughout the country as a prevention, diversion and even healing opportunity.  May these practices continue to grow and inform both our responses to challenging situations, and also the very connective fabric of our communities and our individual lives.

We are thrilled to offer this interactive map/directory of the people and organizations involved in this movement across the state!  If you are not listed, and wish to be, p[ease click here to share your contact info - and make sure to include your city! 



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​As we continue to develop our website, we are gathering information about what you are doing across the state of Florida. We want to know what challenges exist for you; where the model programs, schools, and counties are; and how we can support your efforts. 

Starting in June, 2019, we are holding statewide Zoom conference calls - held every other month on the third Thursday - to connect and grow our movement. Watch your email and our facebook page for details.  Your voice is important to us.  Please stay in the loop so that you are aware of latest information, upcoming events, legislative news, and new companions in Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices!​

With Care, Gratitude, and Solidarity,
Dan Kahn, Executive Director

restorativejusticeFlorida@gmail.com


RESTORATIVE JUSTICE:  Why Do We Need It?                 

In 2010, Conor McBride participated in a restorative justice circle after fatally shooting his girlfriend Ann Grosmaire.  Currently serving 20 years in Wakulla Correctional Institution, he participated in this video to help end dating violence. 
Learn more about the pioneering healing journey of the Grosmaire and McBride families here.

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​Your support is key to helping us grow, and we are sensitive to a variety of budgets – click the Donate button below to become a  member of FRJA, helping this movement to flourish! Suggested contribution amount (sliding scale): $10 - $100 for individuals, $100 - $200 for organizations.



​FRJA Vision:
The Florida Restorative Justice Association’s vision is to create more safety and healthy connection in society.

FRJA Mission:
To reach its vision, the Florida Restorative Justice Association works to expand the understanding and use of restorative justice and restorative practices, and model different approaches to conflict resolution, community building, and effective communication in all systems and organizations throughout Florida. 


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The Florida Restorative Justice Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with tax identification
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