Mediation & conflict practice
Learning, preparation, observation, or practice connected to mediation where fit, readiness, project relationship, and assignment allow.
Practice with CJC
Bring the practice you already carry.
CJC works with people who already mediate, facilitate, teach, mentor, practice restorative justice, support young people and families, conduct outreach, interrupt violence, organize community work, or bring other relevant experience. You can begin by telling CJC a little about what you bring and what kind of work interests you. That first conversation does not make someone a CJC practitioner.
Who this is for
You do not have to fit one professional title.
Relevant experience may come from many places. These are examples, not classifications — no title or profession automatically qualifies someone for practice with CJC.
MediationRestorative practiceFacilitationViolence interruption / outreachYouth or school workEducation / trainingCounseling / social workMentoringNeighborhood workFaith / community leadershipLived / community experienceOther relationship-based practice
Your experience matters.
People may arrive with professional training, community wisdom, lived experience, academic preparation, trusted relationships, or years of practice. CJC does not need everyone to start from the same place. The first step is understanding what you bring, what you hope to contribute, what kind of work interests you, and whether CJC currently has something that may fit.
Experience does not bypass role boundaries, preparation, agreements, readiness, supervision, or authorization where those are required.
Possible connection points
Where practice may connect.
These are possible areas, not open assignments or vacancies. What fits depends on current work, readiness, and role — always where appropriate.
Restorative practice
Circles, conferencing, facilitation, accountability and repair work, learning, or other restorative practice where appropriate.
Schools & youth
Restorative learning, outreach, relationship-building, or supervised project practice connected to youth, families, schools, or school partnerships.
Outreach & community practice
Violence prevention, community engagement, Community Listening, education, relationship work, accompaniment, or other field practice where appropriate.
Learning & mentorship
Training, reflection, shared learning, or mentoring when CJC has an actual need and the role is appropriate.
What happens next
Interest first — readiness later.
Share interest
Tell CJC what kind of practice or experience you bring.
CJC reviews
Someone considers what you shared alongside current CJC work and needs.
Talk about fit
If there may be something worth exploring, discuss experience, role boundaries, learning, readiness, and the specific work or project involved.
Prepare if moving forward
Only then may someone be invited into readiness for the specific kind of work being considered.
If there may be a fit, readiness comes next
The deeper practice process belongs after this public interest stage. Depending on the actual role or project, later readiness may involve agreements, confidentiality, safety, role boundaries, relevant training, observation, availability, supervision, and assignment-specific preparation. If there may be a fit, CJC can talk with you about the specific work or project you may be connecting to and what that role would require.
Not everyone who submits interest receives an account or an assignment, and readiness on its own does not grant access to cases, participants, or systems.
Share interest
Tell CJC what you bring.
This is an expression of interest, not an application or a credentialing form. Just your name and email to start — everything else is optional.
It is okay to start with a conversation.
You can submit interest and wait — nothing else is required to keep it active. In the meantime, you are welcome to:
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Follow CJC’s work, share what you’re seeing, or get occasional updates about trainings and community events.