Every inch of San Francisco’s first restorative justice center is designed for healing — from the cozy reading nooks and colorful communal spaces to the comfy lounge-style chairs and art displays telling stories of survival. Nadia Lopez Aug 4, 2025 – News...Read More →
“An Oakland nonprofit that has long worked in county jails now has a space of its own in San Francisco. Community Works West, a restorative-justice organization that assists incarcerated children and adults, founded in 1997, opened its “Restorative Hub” at 986 Mission St. in December. The 6,000-square-foot SoMa facility is the organization’s first in The City, providing...
Spreading the Word: A Community Works Town Hall Event In June 2025, Community Works recently hosted its first in-person town hall event, “Leading with Humanity,” marking the first of a series of events planned for the next 12 months. The town hall discussion focused on the diverse effects of maintaining family connections when a parent is incarcerated....
Welcome to The Circle, explore Community Works August 2025 Newsletter! This newsletter features activities and upcoming events for August 2025. It features an invitation for community feedback via a survey. The newsletter highlights a Youth Media Training session led by Norma from the Ella Baker Center and features several articles from the SF Examiner, KQED,...
