Associate Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country, committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies to keep Brooklyn safe while ensuring fairness and justice for all.

• Supervise internal KCDA special diversion cases, ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed service delivery.
• Work closely with the Chief of Youth & Empowerment and the Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives (DCRJI) to develop program proposals, reports, and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise the Senior Case Coordinator and oversee the Community Restorative Justice Cohort, including four community‑based partner organizations that provide mentoring, trauma support, and life‑skills development to diverted participants.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with community‑based organizations to expand the network of diversion resources and holistic support services.
• Develop and strengthen a pipeline between the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and KCDA to facilitate restorative pathways for incarcerated individuals returning to Brooklyn.
• Support the DCRJI with administrative functions, grant management, and program documentation.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Restorative Justice Cohort, ensuring alignment with CRJI’s mission to cultivate community‑based healing, accountability, and transformation. This includes coordinating cohort meetings, facilitating reflective practice sessions, supporting capacity‑building among members, and integrating lessons learned into KCDA’s broader restorative justice framework.
• Contribute to ongoing training, evaluation, and capacity‑building for staff and partners.
• Report directly to the Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives (DCRJI).
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Program Manager, Senior Case Coordinator, and CRJI staff.

• Strong background in diversion programs, restorative justice, and reentry work.
• Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams and manage external partnerships.
• Experience developing and monitoring program outcomes, budgets, and deliverables.
• Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills across legal, academic, and community systems.
• Ability to work with individuals impacted by the criminal legal system with empathy, discretion, and integrity.

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