We honor as expertise the lived experience of survivors, incarcerated people, and their communities. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people at any stage of justice system involvement.
We reduce the number of people coming into contact with justice systems and improve outcomes for those who do. We ensure that the people living within and in spite of these systems are the ones who will ultimately change them.
Community Works has over 25 years of experience implementing restorative justice programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a leader in restorative-based program design and community solutions to incarceration.
Read more about the our latest news, events, and program updates.
Discover how our programs impact people’s lives.
Providing people with the opportunity to address the root causes of their behavior, make amends and forge a new path.
Supporting people in successfully returning home after incarceration with restorative justice, case management, artistic creation, and family systems work.
Encouraging children with incarcerated parents to use their voice, pride, and power. And diversion programs for young adults up to age 25.
Translating the lessons learned from our direct service work in pursuit of a future where justice heals rather than harms.
The Community Works (CW) mission is to transform justice through programs and policy rooted in humanity and healing. We aim to reduce the number of individuals entering and re-entering the criminal legal system and support communities of color disproportionately harmed by mass incarceration through direct programs and participant-led advocacy.
110 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Have you met Emmanuel Williams?
Emmanuel brings a background in criminal justice, a passion for youth empowerment, a unique perspective, and a lot of heart to his role as Conference Coordinator. Celebrate his 2 yr anniversary by reading his story! https://bit.ly/3TaqX4h
Juvenile prison populations are reaching all-time lows!
We can keep up the momentum by prioritizing prevention and rehabilitation over punishment for our youth. Check out this article from @JJIEnews to learn more. #juvenilejustice #prisonreform
'It’s not just a jail break': Juvenile prison populations reach all-time lows
The number of children incarcerated in juvenile prisons across the United States fell to an all-time low in 2020, ...
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CW is excited to join @samhsagov’s GAINS Center’s national virtual summit on 3/29 to discuss how we’re supporting transition-age youth (TAY) prior to and throughout involvement with the criminal justice system. Register here - !
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Steering in the Right Direction: Diversion and Supports for Transition-Age Youth in the Criminal Justice System. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Steering in the Right Direction: Diversion and Support for Transition-Age Youth in the Criminal Justice System V...
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http://Artforredemption.com is a website that showcases artwork created by people who are or have been incarcerated.
They provide a great platform to support criminal justice reform and appreciate amazing art. @artforredempt #CriminalJusticeReform #ArtForRedemption
Women who are incarcerated are often the primary supporters of their families. Investing in community-based alternatives to incarceration is one of many ways we can help close the wage gap and reduce wage inequality for all women.
#RestorativeJustice #WageGap #EqualPayDay
🎉Exciting news: With the support of @Move_UpTogether, our guaranteed income pilot will support 38 individuals with $1k/month for 12 months followed by $500/month for 6 months. Learn more at .
Restorative Reentry Fund Launched in Oakland - UpTogether
Restorative Reentry Fund Launched in Oakland Community Works and UpTogether partner on pilot for 38 justice-involved ...
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