To promote the value of spiritual inclusion and growth in addressing consequences and resolutions of crime and its impact on African Americans and other people of color in society.

As the spiritual component of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), the National Religious Affairs Association (NRAA) is an interfaith body of spiritual leaders (ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, elders, shamans, etc.) and laypersons. This Association is dedicated to promoting and upholding spiritual awareness and consciousness, as it relates to the fundamentals of democracy and justice.

Its membership is open to all irrespective of gender, race, creed, or country of natural origin.

The National Religious Affairs Association seeks on instilling spiritual consciousness within the criminal justice system of nonprofessionals, paraprofessionals, offenders, and ex-offenders with emphasis on crime prevention, education of the law, recidivism, and bridging the community divide.

The National Religious Affairs Association of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is designed to serve the spiritual needs and concerns of African Americans and other people of color. We encourage ex-offenders to join and contribute their testimonies and perspectives to assist others who are seeking personal freedom.

• To serve as political advocates
• To increase involvement and responsibility of the faith community
• To network with other organizations and groups with similar interests
• To encourage respect and tolerance of religious diversity
• To stimulate research and other documentation related to the practice of religion in the criminal justice system
• To provide educational and training opportunities