Social Justice Speaker Lunch
Sunday, January 25, at 12 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Alliance Room
1326 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465 CONTACT: 617-527-3203
FUUSN’s Social Justice Speakers Task Force invites you to a discussion with Nathan Simms, Director of Programs and Tammy Hopkins, Director of Development at Communities for Restorative Justice, on Sunday, April 19 at 12:00 p.m. in the Alliance Room.A light lunch will be served.
Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) is the leader in court-alternative restorative justice practices in Massachusetts. Celebrating our 25th Anniversary in 2025, C4RJ has created and refined a model that subscribes to best practices in the field.We partner with law enforcement, district attorneys, and community members to offer restorative justice (RJ), an evidence-based response to crime that promotes healing, accountability, and equity.Unlike the traditional criminal justice system, which centers around punishment, RJ brings together those harmed, those responsible, and the community to address harm and divert criminal cases out of the courtroom and into a community-based, volunteer-led collective repair process. 
C4RJ is the only restorative justice organization conducting this work on a statewide scale in Massachusetts. We partner with 20 police departments across the Commonwealth, as well as the Middlesex, Northwestern, and Suffolk County District Attorney's Offices. 
In their talk, Nathan &amp; Tammy will highlight the facilitated circle process that brings together all parties impacted by a crime to speak honestly about what happened, address needs, and agree on meaningful steps to work towards repair.Restorative justice is voluntary, and accountability driven.Responsible parties actively work to repair harm.Victims are empowered, and their needs are centered. C4RJ’s process increases community safety and reduces recidivism. 
The Social Justice Speakers Task Force is part of FUUSN’s Social Justice Council, which coordinates our congregation’s efforts to put faith into action through social justice work in our communities and beyond. For more information about FUUSN’s Social Justice Council and to R.S.V.P. to this event, use <a href="https://fuusn.org/get-involved/social-justice/social-justice-speaker-series/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">this link</a>. First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) is a congregation with liberal and progressive theology. Founded in 1848, it has, for 177 years, been committed to connecting deeply with the community, growing in spirit, and building a just world.

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