10th National Conference on Community & Restorative Justice Comes to New Orleans
Building safe, equitable communities through restorative justice
WHAT/WHO
The National Association of Community & Restorative Justice (NACRJ) will host its milestone 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in New Orleans, convening practitioners, advocates, educators, system partners, researchers, and community leaders from around the world to advance learning, connection, and impact. The four-day gathering includes a dedicated pre-conference day on July 7 for in-depth workshops and trainings, followed by three days of main programming July 8–10 featuring dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and ample opportunities for community building and cross-sector collaboration. As the world’s largest restorative justice gathering, the conference builds on nearly two decades of growth in the field and offers participants space to reflect, share practice, explore emerging research, and strengthen collective action.
WHEN
July 7–10, 2026
- Pre-Conference: July 7
- Main Conference: July 8–10
WHERE
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
SOCIAL & WEBSITE
Conference Webpage: https://www.nacrj.org/2026-conference/
Facebook: @NACRJUSA
Instagram: @NACRJUSA
Twitter/X: @NACRJUSA
LinkedIn: @NACRJ
MEDIA CONTACTS
NACRJ: Lucinda Cross – Lucinda.cross@nacrj.org, (914) 354-0087
New Orleans & Company:
Kelly Schulz – kschulz@neworleans.com, (504) 421-0962 Rhonda Cook – rcook@neworleans.com, (504) 616-6161