Center for Restorative Justice Works - Get On The Bus

Organization Description

The Center for Restorative Justice Works unites children, families, and communities separated by crime and the criminal justice system. CRJW calls the community to set aside pre-judgments about women and men in prison in order to work together to accompany families torn apart by the crime and the criminal justice system; create awareness about the negative impacts of incarceration on children and families, and advocate for programs and policies that restore relationships.

Program Information

The Center for Restorative Justice Works unites children, families, and communities separated by crime and the criminal justice system. CRJW calls the community to set aside pre-judgments about women and men in prison in order to work together to accompany families torn apart by the crime and the criminal justice system; create awareness about the negative impacts of incarceration on children and families, and advocate for programs and policies that restore relationships. Program Information Get On The Bus is a staple program of a non-profit organization called the Center For Restorative Justice Works (CRJW). GOTB offers a free annual event reuniting children with their incarcerated parents across 12 participating prisons in California.

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

When contacting families or participating in GOTB visiting events, students may be interacting with the elderly, the disabled and/or minors. If students participate in GOTB events, they will be required to attend a trauma informed care training which addresses how to communicate and support families with an incarcerated loved one prior and during, and after their visit with their incarcerated loved one. Since the majority of our participants caregivers may be elderly, we will also ask that you act accordingly and remain patient and understanding of their situation. If working at the CRJW office, students may be interacting with individuals who are part of ourTransition4Success Program and formerly incarcerated. Staff at the office will provide an onboarding training that will address how to appropriately support and interact with participants of this program.

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Supervisors will provide ongoing feedback to students on their performance. Supervisors will also conduct check-in meetings with students on their progress as needed.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
2350 West Beverly Boulevard, Ste 200
Montebello, CA 90640
United States
General Phone 
(818) 980-7714
Website:
http://crjw.us
Student Contact 
Name
Claudia Aguilar
Job Title
Administrative Coordinator
Phone
(818) 980-7714 Ext. 16
Email
caguilar@crjw.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Center for Restorative Justice Works - Get On The Bus Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Center for Restorative Justice Works - Get On The Bus Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Remote Opportunity: Get On The Bus Service Learning Ongoing Remote
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Families
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Additional Focus Area(s)
Social Transformation
Hours of operation 

In office, Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM.

Minimum required hours 
25
Maximum students 
3