Restorative Justice

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.

"Testimony on Criminal Justice Reform"

July 14, 2015



 

"Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice"

November 15, 2000

RestoreJustice.com

The CCC Restorative Justice Committee, through its advocacy in legislation, education and pastoral care, is dedicated to the transformation of our criminal justice system.

 

USCCB: Criminal Justice - Restorative Justice

View resources from the USCCB's Justice, Peace, and Human Development Office about Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice reform.


 

Ending the Death Penalty

California People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty

California People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty works to educate and mobilize faith communities to act to abolish the death penalty in California.

Catholics Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty

Working in close collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and living the mission of the Congregation of St. Joseph, The Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) proclaims the Church’s pro-life teaching and prepares Catholics for informed involvement in the public debate to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign Resource List

View some of the resources we've collected and gathered for those who want to learn more about Human Trafficking and those who want to 

Ceasefire Walks for Peace

Ceasefire Walks for Peace are interfaith events that address concerns of violence within the community by using a public display of unity as a form of communication. Ceasefire initiatives have been held in Oakland, Richmond, and Antioch and have been widely attended. 
 

Detention Ministry

The Catholic Detention Ministry reveals God's message of unconditional love and mercy to people who are incarcerated in the East Bay and their families.

 

Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

The Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign will begin with Awareness Workshops focused on labor trafficking and the sex trafficking of minors, followed by implementation of awareness and prevention programs within the parishes. 

 

CCEB Crisis Response and Support Network

This program provides immediate and sustained support to victims of crime, especially those impacted by community, domestic, and family violence, and includes services to family and friends of homicide victims in Oakland as part of Oakland Unite, the violence prevention initiative of the City of Oakland. Clinical Case Managers deliver therapeutic and safety net services, including evidence-based mental health treatment, emergency financial assistance and supportive access to legal, housing, financial and other needs-based services.