AFCOIP’s Featured Organization:

Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW)

The Center For Restorative Justice Works re-weaves the web of relationships that have been torn apart by crime and the policies of the criminal justice system. CRJW serves as a conduit to assist and accompany children, families, and communities in crossing over the barriers that separate them from people in prison. In doing so, CRJW restores relationships and creates public awareness in order to bring about a radical transformation of the criminal justice system.

CRJW unites children, families, and communities separated by crime & the criminal justice system, creates awareness about the negative impacts of incarceration on children & families, & advocates for programs & policies that restore relationships. Learn more at CRJW’s website.

CRJW’s Get On The Bus Program

Get On The Bus unites children throughout California who have been separated from their mothers and fathers in prison. An annual event, Get On The Bus offers free transportation for the children and their chaperones to the prison, provides travel bags for families, a photo of each child with their parent, and meals for the whole day including a shared meal with their parent, all at no cost to the children’s family. On the bus trip home following the visit, each child receives a teddy bear with a letter from their parent in addition to post-event counseling. Our work is made possible with the support from incredible volunteers and supporters all over the state of California.

CRJW is able to provide reunification services to over 500+ children, parents, and loved ones.

Learn how to get involved through volunteering and/or giving @ https://crjw.org/about-us/get-involved/