C4RJ staff, volunteers, and board put on events year-round. We’ve hosted information sessions on youth risk behavior, shown art exhibits, and invited guest speakers. We routinely train new volunteers and police departments. Here’s a list of upcoming events.
Introduction to Restorative Justice Police Training (Malden/Everett)
March 16, 2010 (4 - 8 p.m.)
Training will introduce participants to the principles of restorative justice, the "circle" format employed at C4RJ, the role of a police officer, and referral steps. Co-trainers are Det. Matt Pinard of Littleton PD, Jennifer Larson Sawin (C4RJ Executive Director) and Christy Barbee (C4RJ Chief Case Coordinator). The training will take place in Everett and will give priority to officers from Everett and Malden. If you're an officer interested in attending, send an email to info@C4RJ.com or call 978.318.3447.
Neighborhood Reception in Concord
March 28, 2010
(4 - 5.30 p.m.; by invitation)
A C4RJ board member invites neighbors and friends to meet the new Concord Police Chief Barry Neal and C4RJ Executive Director Jennifer Larson Sawin. RSVP by March 21 by email to info@C4RJ.com or call 978.318.3447.
Neighborhood Reception in Concord April 11, 2010
(5 - 7 p.m.; by invitation)
Details forthcoming.
Motivational Interviewing for Experienced Volunteers
May 1 (afternoon) and June 26 (morning); to be confirmed
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach to working with people who are engaged in risky behavior. MI strategies seek to harness an individual's own motivation to change (rather than forcing change by an outsider). C4RJ is hiring an expert trainer to discuss how MI strategies can be used in a restorative justice context. Volunteers will walk away with new skills and tools to communicate more effectively with those referred to the program. Training will take place in two sessions to allow for MI skills to be tried out in between. Volunteers should commit to attending both sessions.
Neighborhood Reception
in Carlisle May 2, 2010
(5 - 6.30 p.m.; by invitation)
Details forthcoming.
Introductory Training for New Volunteers
May 7-8, 2010
Training will take place on Friday 6.30-9.00 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-
3.30 p.m.
All prospective volunteers are interviewed prior to training and recruiting emphasis may narrow in the late-winter, depending upon program needs. Interested? Click here to learn more about volunteering at C4RJ and to find a link to a pdf application.
Neighborhood Reception in Concord
June 13, 2010
(5 - 6.30 p.m.; by invitation)
Details forthcoming.
Also Coming in 2010 (details forthcoming)
Cultural Awareness Training (experienced C4RJ volunteers)
Domestic Violence Awareness Training (experienced C4RJ volunteers)
