​NW Justice Forum Steering Committee

The Steering Committee includes representatives from across the Northwest working in the field of restorative justice, ranging from non-profit and government agencies to individuals working in private practice. These private and public agencies, along with volunteer citizens work together to plan the forum each year. 

If you are interested in hearing more about what your participation on the Steering Committee might look like, please email us at nwjfinfo@gmail.com.

​Current Steering Committee Members

​IDAHO

Melinda Sonnen
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Specialist
Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction
(208) 799-3332
Email

​OREGON

Scott Smith (2019-2021 Co-Chair)
Restorative Justice Program Manager, Center for Dialogue and Resolution
Eugene, OR
(541) 344-5366
Email

Deidra Gibson-Cairns
Program Specialist Sr.
Education Advocate and Restorative Practices Coordinator Department of Community Justice, Juvenile Services Division
​Multnomah County
(503) 209-2964
Email

Jillian Kellington (2019-2021 Co-Chair)
Victim Services Coordinator,
Clackamas County Juvenile Department
​Oregon City, OR
(503) 650-3109
Email

Charnetta Hutson
Restorative Justice Program Manager,
Portland Public Schools
​(971) 269-9713
Email

​WASHINGTON

Jimmy McCarty, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Equity and Inclusion
Affiliate Instructor, School of Education
University of Washington Tacoma
(253) 692-5699
Email

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Paul Sutton
Ambassador (Deep Dive/Reentry)
Community Passageways
(206) 474-7252
Email

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