Welcome to The Circle: Community Works March 2026 Newsletter! This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we are lifting up the restorative vision of two women who are quite literally painting, weaving, and flying a new future for our community. As we roll out our new strategic vision, we are proud to announce that...
Welcome to The Circle: Community Works February 2026 Newsletter! This edition leans into Radical Hope as we celebrate groundbreaking research and internal milestones that validate our mission. We are proving that justice thrives when we lead with humanity and technical excellence. Impact Report Released: Our 2024-2025 Impact Report is officially out, documenting nearly 30 years...
Inside a new space completely designed for restorative justice, no detail is too small. Even the chairs matter. “The contrast of furniture in incarceration settings is that it’s bolted down. The environment itself speaks to we don’t trust you,” said Garrett Jacobs, director of research and evaluation for Designing Justice + Designing Spaces, the architecture firm...
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...
