Restorative Justice Ministry collaborates with Catholic Charities of the East Bay, community organizations, and volunteers to provide pastoral care for offenders, victims and families of both. We employ education and outreach to effect changes in public policy and to transform the criminal justice system. Read the article on oakdiocese.org >>
Restorative justice is a simple, practical approach to criminal justice that is rooted in our faith as Christians and Catholics. Here are resources, news, best practices and opportunities for action drawn from Catholic dioceses and partnering community organizations across the state of California.
U.S. Bishops call for reform of the criminal justice system to promote the common good, help restore a sense of community, promote rehabilitation and resist the violence that too often engulfs much of our culture. Read the article on usccb.org >>
Kairos of California is Kairos's state-level organization overseeing the many individual Kairos Prison Ministries here in California. The Kairos Inside programs are in 17 state correctional institutions and California-based federal prisons. Read the article on kairosofcalifornia.org >>
For peace and reconciliation in our troubled neighborhoods, our divided society, between peoples and nations at war, we pray.
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For those whom we have offended by our words, our actions or neglect, that they find the courage to overcome their hurt, we pray.
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For all those being accused, that they may be granted a fair trial, we pray.
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For fellow prisoners everywhere, that they may be treated with fairness and dignity, we pray.
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For those being released soon, that they may persist in their path of righteousness and true freedom with the support of family and friends, we pray.
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