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Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY)
www.rjoyoakland.org
(510) 931-7569
Executive Director: Teiahsha Bankhead Ph.D., LCSW
Mission
RJOY’s mission is to increase mental health and wellness for underrepresented and BIPOC communities using restorative justice practices.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s Director of Development and/or Executive Director.
What brings me joy is writing poetry, being outdoors, and spending time with people I care about. I’m committed to growth—my own and that of those around me—and always looking for ways to elevate, learn, and give back.
A Helping Hand For Those Living Among Poverty and Violence
Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth’s (RJOY) work thrives on community support. Your contribution can help fund RJOY’s vital “Safe Outside the System” mobile urgent crisis warm line, which is no longer funded after federal cuts. This is a crucial service meeting a critical need for community members in imminent mental health and possible justice-involved crises.