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.
C4RJ Facilitator Training (pre-requisite: Introductory Training)
December 3 2011 and January 14, 2012
Concord Police Dept. (219 Walden St.), 3rd Floor Conference Rm.
A time to drill down on the skills needed for working closely with offenders during the period of time that they're making repair. Please contact Christy at cbarbee@c4rj.com for more information. Participants will benefit most by attending both sessions.
C4RJ Police Council (by invitation)
Wednesday March 14, 2011 12.30-2pm Bedford Police Department
Quarterly meeting of the Police Council to offer periodic feedback on process, procedure and policy from a police perspective, to share best practices among police partners.
Neighborhood Gatherings at Board Member homes (by invitation)
Spring 2012
A chance to meet neighbors and learn more about the work of restorative justice in the region.
Email info@c4rj.com to learn more about this opportunity.
Introduction to Restorative Justice Police Training
Spring 2012 (or by special arrangement)
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 a police officer familiar with restorative justice, Jennifer Larson Sawin (C4RJ Executive Director) and Christy Barbee (C4RJ Chief Case Coordinator). If you're an officer interested in attending, send an email to info@C4RJ.com or call 978.318.3447.
Introductory Training for New Volunteers
Spring 2012 (Friday evening and Saturday)
Training will take place on Friday 6.30-9pm and Saturday 9am-
3.30pm.
All prospective volunteers are interviewed prior to training and recruiting emphasis may narrow, depending upon program needs. Interested? Click here to learn more about volunteering at C4RJ and to find a link to a pdf application. Training of new volunteers is tentative and dependent upon need. An assessment will be made by C4RJ in March about whether to hold the training. Applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2012 for prospective volunteers to be considered.
