restorative justice – Red Letter Christians

This School Year We Should Get Curious rather than Punitive When it Comes to Kids, All Kids

August 30, 2022

Family and Parenting, Gun Violence, Practical Justice, Race

Scripture tells the story of a 12-year-old Jesus who slipped off without the courtesy of a quick word to Mother Mary or Stepfather Joseph about where he was going or how late he was staying out. His parents ass...

Sharletta Evans: Pioneer of Restorative Justice (Excerpt from Beating Guns)

Shane Claiborne

June 23, 2022

Gun Violence

Sharletta’s story of forgiveness and extensive work to offer the opportunity for restitution and restoration for offenders is awe-inspiring. It’s an example of what it looks like to no longer learn how to make war. It’s what we’re called to do when we choose to carry a plow instead of a gun.

Red Letter Christians Go to Court with Judge Wendell Griffen

Tony Campolo

October 3, 2018

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Jesus said that if we want God’s mercy, we must show mercy.

Whose Side Are You On?

Lisa Rea

December 17, 2010

General

This blog post was first published on rjonline.org Many thoughts run through my mind when I consider the work I have done over many years in the restorative justice field. I often say when I am speaking publi...