ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Founded at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2001, the Center for Justice and Reconciliation (CJR) grew from a commitment to put faith into action by confronting injustice and serving the needs of our community. Over the years, the CJR has brought together students, faculty, researchers, practitioners, and community partners to turn knowledge into meaningful change. Today, our work focuses on education, research, advocacy, and innovative programs that address human trafficking and other forms of injustice. Rooted in the belief that every person is created in the image of God, we continue to pursue a future where individuals and communities can experience dignity, justice, and flourishing.
meet
our team
Arduizur Carli Richie-Zavaleta
Dr. Carli supports CJR through human trafficking research, HT-RADAR collaboration, kNOw MORE! research, and university partnerships. She previously co-chaired the County’s Human Trafficking and CSEC Advisory Council Research Subcommittee.
Senior Research Associate
Jamie Gates
Dr. Gates founded HT-RADAR and the County’s Research and Data Committee. His groundbreaking research helped define the scope of sex trafficking in San Diego and led to the creation of kNOw MORE, a prevention program reaching over 10,000 people.
Founder of HT-RADAR & Former Director of the Center for Justice and Reconciliation
Bernadette Winter-Villaluz
Bernadette helped transform HT-RADAR into a professional research network by developing its foundational systems, processes, and events. She launched HT-RADAR’s first research conference and supported CJR’s growth through community development, diversity, and equity work.
HT-RADAR’s First Architect & Former Research Associate
We believe collaboration is essential to ending human trafficking. By connecting researchers, practitioners, educators, and community partners, HT-RADAR transforms data into actionable insights that strengthen prevention, inform policy, and support lasting change.
