We strongly believe in the collective strength we can build together as a community and we want to keep growing! For this reason, we want to invite you to “Plant a seed, grow a community”. Allow us to thank you by offering this new and exciting opportunity where we all can support our efforts in educating and empowering youth and adults!
Introducing our NEW Referral Appreciation Program!
Our mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
Our vision is a world where people live free of oppression and thrive.
Roots of Justice Convening Registration is OPEN!
Join CCEJ at the Grand Long Beach on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 8:00AM - 3:30PM for a day of dialogue, learning, and reflection on taking action for justice and equity in our communities. Our keynote speaker is Jenan Mohajir with Interfaith America.
CCEJ’s Programs
-
Youth Anti-Oppression Education & Leadership Programs
Building Bridges Camp, Conscious Classrooms, Summer Youth Leadership Institute, and more.
-
Restorative Youth Diversion
Restorative Justice Youth Diversion and REAL Resiliency Education Workshops.
-
Adult Training & Coaching for Institutional Transformation
CCEJ provides training, coaching, and conflict facilitation for adults in workplaces, schools, colleges, universities, and community settings.
CCEJ’s Values
Restorative Justice Belief Posters
Use CCEJ's Restorative Justice Belief posters to integrate Restorative Justice philosophy more deeply into your work.
CCEJ in the News!
-
![]()
Shirley Wild: CCEJ hosts its 60th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration
CCEJ held its 60th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration at The Reef on Oct. 30, and raised $57,625 for CCEJ’s mission to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
-
![]()
Rashida Crutchfield helps students with housing, hunger and more
CCEJ’s 2024 Humanitarian Awardee, Dr. Rashida Crutchfield is celebrated for her groundbreaking research that has led to statewide and national programs to help college students who are dealing with homelessness and food insecurity.
-
![]()
Womxn Are Long Beach Podcast
Our ED, Reena is interviewed in the local Long Beach podcast: Womxn Are Long Beach hosted by Dr. Beth Lesen. Listen to hear about CCEJ opportunities, our restorative justice work, and Long Beah impact.
-
![]()
CCEJ Leadership for the Los Angeles Times' Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility Magazine
Our ED, Reena is recognized as a DEIA Visionary in the Los Angeles Times' Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility Magazine 2023.
-
![]()
CCEJ in Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Read about CCEJ in the Know(‘ll) Your Business feature in Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Associaion!
-
![]()
California Conference for Equality and Justice to host social justice breakfast in March
Read about CCEJ’s annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast to bring together community members in support of education and building solidarity.
-
![]()
California’s Stop the Hate Fund invests in violence prevention in LA
Read about CCEJ's work to prevent and address hate violence in Southern California!
-
![]()
Toyota Celebrates 50 Years of North American Manufacturing at California Plant
Toyota TABC awards CCEJ with a community investment grant!
-
![]()
Youth Diversion Programs In LA And SF Offer Kids Accused Of Serious Crimes A Chance To Make Things Right
Youth in LA County get a second chance through programs like CCEJ’s Restorative Youth Diversion program
-
![]()
To Address Rising Hate, More Focus on Prevention and Crimes They Trigger
CCEJ’s role in fighting hate crimes in Southern California.
-
![]()
LA Country Hate Crimes Rise Again
Read about the rise in hate violence in LA County and how CCEJ is working to address and prevent hate crimes.
Contact
3605 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90807
Email
info@cacej.org
Phone
(562) 435-8184