In this special solo episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria takes center stage to deconstruct our fundamental understanding of "justice." After hosting a series of experts and survivors, Maria reflects on the core puzzle: Why is our 3,000-year-old retributive legal model failing to deliver actual peace?

Maria explores justice not just as a set of laws, but as a method for allocating Rights, Resources, and Resolution. She challenges the "Fairness Button" inside all of us and explains why the current system—which focuses on what law was broken and how to punish the offender—often leaves victims sidelined and traumatised. This episode serves as a philosophical and practical blueprint for a restorative future, moving us away from a "win-lose" courtroom battle and toward a "win-win" model of healing and accountability.

Key Takeaways

Defining Justice: Maria proposes a three-pillar definition of justice: the fair and impartial allocation of Rights (who has a right to what?), Resources (what is needed to fix the harm?), and Resolution (how do we close the chapter?).

The "Fairness Button": An exploration of our innate human drive for fairness and how it can be triggered by both real and perceived injustices.

Retributive vs. Restorative: * Retributive Justice asks: What law was broken? Who did it? What is the punishment?

Restorative Justice asks: Who has been hurt? What are their needs? Whose obligation is it to meet those needs?

Hurt vs. Harm: A provocative look at the difference between emotional hurt (which is subjective) and legal harm/injury (which is objective), and why the legal system struggles to handle the former.

The 3,000-Year-Old Mistake: Why sticking to a Babylonian-era "eye for an eye" philosophy has led to overcrowded prisons and a lack of true closure for victims.

Collaboration Over Competition: Maria argues that despite the headlines, the world actually functions on 99% collaboration and relationships, and justice should reflect that reality.

The Victim’s Voice: How the current adversarial system "steals" the conflict from the people involved, leaving victims as mere witnesses in a contest between the State and the Offender.

Timestamps

00:00 – Defining the Three Pillars: Rights, Resources, and Resolution.

05:22 – The "Fairness Button": Why we react to injustice.

12:15 – The Retributive Trap: Why punishment rarely leads to healing.

20:40 – Understanding "Harm" vs. "Hurt" in a legal context.

28:10 – Restorative Justice: A blueprint for community-led resolution.

35:45 – Closing: Moving toward a world built on relationship and goodwill.

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Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this heavy-hitting episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down with Jon Wedger, a former elite detective and specialist interviewer who operated at the highest levels of the British policing establishment. Jon shares the harrowing personal cost of breaking the "code of silence" to expose malfeasance and a systemic cover-up regarding the abuse of children.

Jon details the "vicious" campaign launched to silence him, which included being arrested nine times and going three and a half years without pay while his son lay in a coma. Drawing on his decades of experience interviewing both victims and the most hardened offenders, Jon breaks down the psychological impact of trauma through the "Three Selves" lens. This is a raw conversation about power, the "shadow economy" built around child misery, and the radical courage required to have a "real conversation" in a system designed to deflect.

Key Takeaways

The Price of Whistleblowing: Jon recounts how making allegations of malfeasance against senior officers led to a campaign of harassment, nine arrests, and total financial depletion.

The Elite Interrogator's Craft: Insights into the high-stakes world of specialist interviewing, where understanding human psychology is more effective than coercion or violence.

The "Three Selves" Theory: A breakdown of how trauma affects the Intellectual, Physical, and Emotional selves, often leading to survivors developing high intellect to mask emotional "stunting".

The Impact of Step-Parents: Jon discusses the statistical increase in the risk of abuse within homes where a step-parent is present and calls for a return to stronger family boundaries.

The "Cradle to Grave" Economy: A provocative look at how the justice and social care systems have become an "algorithm" that profits from child abuse through legal fees and incarceration costs.

The Unreachable 10%: Why Jon believes a small fraction of offenders are beyond reach, while the other 90% can be managed or prevented through intervention and restorative justice.

The "Shadow" of Power: How childhood trauma can drive individuals to seek jobs that offer power and control over others, potentially leading to further cycles of abuse.

Timestamps

00:00 – Meeting Jon: A Voice for the Voiceless

03:37 – The Allegations: Why the Police Came for Me

06:17 – Inside the Elite Interrogation Room

13:14 – The Truth About Step-Parents and Abuse Statistics

16:54 – The Three Selves: Intellectual vs. Emotional Trauma

23:03 – Why Bashing Offenders Doesn't Solve the Crime

30:54 – The Vagrancy Act: Controlling Traumatized Soldiers

42:06 – Cognitive Dissonance: Why the Public Refuses to Believe

50:09 – The Profit of Misery: The 450-Pound-per-Day Industry

55:21 – Boarding School Workhouses and Institutional Abuse

01:03:19 – The Vetting Scandal: Blackmail in High Office

01:13:43 – Final Plea: "Get Help, Get Out, Stop It"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NkZiz8LXYU&pp=ygULcmVkZW1wdGlvbiA%3D

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Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down with Ben Leapman, the editor of Inside Time, the UK’s only national newspaper dedicated to the prisoner population. With a unique background as a former Fleet Street journalist who also has lived experience of the justice system, Ben provides a rare and balanced look at life behind bars.

We explore how Inside Time serves as a vital communication hub, offering news, legal information, and a powerful "voice" for those often silenced by the state. From the emotional release of "Wing Worries" to the struggle for in-cell technology and the fight against illegal book bans, Ben explains the daily mechanics of incarceration. Finally, we discuss a radical "reset" for British sentencing to fix the overcrowding crisis and restore public trust in the justice system.

Key Takeaways

A Trusted Source of Truth: Inside Time provides prisoners with reliable information to combat the rumors and "official speak" that often lead to confusion and disappointment on the wings.

The "Wing Worries" Release Valve: Beyond news, the paper acts as a safe container for emotional distress through its agony aunt column, helping prisoners process the trauma of incarceration.

The Digital Divide: While the world has moved online, many UK prisons still rely on print media due to a lack of infrastructure, though in-cell technology is slowly beginning to save staff time and improve family contact.

The Fight for Literacy: Ben recounts the paper's role in monitoring and overturning illegal local book bans, emphasizing that "sunlight is the best disinfectant" for systemic rule-breaking.

Decency and Dignity: A sobering look at the reality of modern prison conditions, where Victorian-era single cells are often doubled up, forcing prisoners to live in cramped, undignified spaces.

The Hidden Costs of Prison: From expensive in-cell phone credits to overpriced "canteen" items, the financial strain on prisoners (who earn an average of £13 a week) can directly impact suicide rates and mental health.

The Sentencing Reset: Ben argues that the current system of long sentences served at a fraction of their length (33% or 40%) is a "joke" that satisfies no one; he calls for shorter, more honest sentences focused on clear public safety risks.

Ben Leapman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-leapman-29a053191/

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Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this profound and inspiring episode of All Things Conflict -Justice Redesigned, Maria welcomes Kelechi Ezeigwe, a remarkable activist, educator, and author based in Nigeria. Kelechi is the founder of the Saint Abigail’s Women’s Initiative, an organisation dedicated to empowering women through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and life skills.

Kelechi shares her transition from a secure corporate career in banking to the "restless" pursuit of building a school system that prioritizes critical thinking over rote memorisation. We explore the themes of her powerful book, Vultures of a Kind, which serves as a poetic outcry against leadership failure and the systemic oppression of women. From navigating culturally entrenched domestic violence to advocating for women’s voices in boardrooms, Kelechi's story is a masterclass in using "love in action" and education to disrupt toxic cycles.

Key Takeaways

The "Hyena" Metaphor: Collette discusses the powerful imagery in her writing, comparing failed leadership to a predator that "kisses its prey" before consuming it, reflecting the broken promises of government.

Education as Liberation: Why Collette walked away from the financial sector to build a preschool and primary school that teaches children to "question things" rather than simply follow rules.

The Struggle for Women’s Autonomy: A raw look at the stigma surrounding divorced or independent women in Nigeria and the ongoing battle against domestic violence.

Financial Literacy as Power: How the Saint Abigail’s Initiative teaches women financial education to build integrity with banks and secure their own economic futures.The Art of Patient Activism: Collette reflects on shifting from "fierce" activism to a model based on "listening to understand," inspired by Nelson Mandela and her work with Maria on conflict resolution.

A Call for Global Sisterhood: Collette’s plea to women everywhere to keep opening doors for one another and to ensure their voices are never shut down, whether in small communities or global boardrooms.

Vultures of a Kind

https://ng.linkedin.com/in/kelechi-ezeigwe-2b4b74171

https://www.stabigailintlschools.org/

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Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this episode of All Things Conflcit - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down with Shahab (Shab) Hashtroudi, a former high-flying entrepreneur and "Nightclub King" who saw his world collapse following a dawn raid and a grueling seven-week trial. After losing his business empire, Shab found himself in the "darkness" of the British prison system—but he didn't just serve his time.

Shab became a powerhouse of peer-led rehabilitation, clocking over 700 hours as a Dialogue Roadmap facilitator. He shares the shocking details of his trial—including a juror who wore a T-shirt signaling bias—and discusses the profound "ego death" that allowed him to find true happiness behind bars. This conversation is a piercing look at the failures of the jury system, the psychological impact of incarceration, and why peer-to-peer support is the most effective tool for saving lives in prison.

Key Takeaways

The Jury System Scandal: Shab recounts the unbelievable moment a juror wore a T-shirt mocking the defendants during his trial, and why the judge’s refusal to dismiss that juror highlights a systemic lack of accountability.

The Tax Authority Trap: A discussion on how UK authorities often treat business errors as criminal "theft" rather than civil mistakes, destroying viable companies and jobs in the process.

The Trust Gap in Prisons: Why inmates are often unwilling to speak to "outside" psychiatrists but will share their deepest traumas with a fellow prisoner who has "lived it."

Peer-Led Rehabilitation: How Shab used the Dialogue Roadmap to help fellow inmates move off suicide watch, proving that the most effective therapy in prison often comes from the cell next door.

The "Ego Death" of Incarceration: Shab reflects on how losing his millions, his cars, and his status actually made him a happier, more grounded man by forcing him to focus on internal value rather than external labels.

The 700-Hour Lesson: A look at the resilience required to facilitate change in a high-pressure environment and why Shab believes "punishment is not a resolution."

A Message for Entrepreneurs: Insights from Shab’s book, Legacy of a Shooting Star, on how to handle failure and find the energy to restart when everything is taken away.

Legacy of a Shooting Star

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Shooting-Star-Beyond-Alcatraz/dp/1839529458

Shab Hashtroudi

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shab-hashtroudi-b51b99243/?originalSubdomain=uk

HOST BIO

Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this deeply moving episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down with Joan, a mother whose life was irrevocably changed in 2011 when her son was killed in a "one-punch" attack. While many would remain locked in a cycle of bitterness and anger, Joan chose a different path one that led her to the heart of Restorative Justice.

Joan shares the raw reality of her journey: from the initial fury of losing her son to the groundbreaking decision to meet his attacker, Jacob, face-to-face. This conversation explores the transformative power of being heard, the flaws in the "manslaughter" sentencing guidelines, and the incredible friendship that emerged from a tragedy. Joan’s story is a powerful testament to the fact that forgiveness isn't about forgetting; it’s about healing the "lion’s den" and finding a way forward for two families caught in the same tragedy.

Key Takeaways

The Weight of "One Punch": Understanding the devastating impact of a single moment of violence and how it ripples through a community, affecting both the victim's and the offender's families.

Moving Beyond Bitterness: Joan discusses her transition from being "very bitter and very angry" to realizing that holding onto hatred was only hurting her own healing process.

The Power of the Face-to-Face Meeting: The pivotal moment when Joan met Jacob in prison. She describes how seeing his remorse and his own "lost" nature allowed her to see him as a human being rather than just a "monster."

Flaws in the Justice System: A critique of the current sentencing for manslaughter (often as low as 14 months), which Joan argues fails to reflect the value of the life lost or provide adequate time for rehabilitation.

Restorative Justice as a Right: Why Joan believes every victim of a serious crime should be offered the opportunity to participate in Restorative Justice as a standard part of the legal process.

The Impact of "Punch": A look at how Joan’s story was adapted into a successful play, helping to educate the public on the consequences of violence and the possibility of reconciliation.

Two Families, One Tragedy: The unique perspective that Jacob’s family also suffered a loss, and how the two families eventually found common ground and support in each other.

https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/

https://www.commongroundjustice.uk/

The Play - Punch

https://punchtheplay.com/uk-tour/

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In this deeply moving episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria Arpa sits down with Andrew Morris, an advocate and survivor of the Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence. Described as one of the most significant human rights stains on the UK justice system, the IPP sentence has left thousands of individuals in a state of "legal limbo" trapped in prison indefinitely with no set release date.

Andrew shares his firsthand account of the psychological "torture" inherent in indeterminate sentencing, where hope is systematically stripped away and replaced by a cycle of despair and high-stakes recall. We explore the staggering statistics of the 2,700+ people still caught in this system, the tragic rates of self-harm and suicide, and the systemic failure of "abolition without retrospection." This is a conversation about the desperate need for Healing Justice and the human faces behind the forgotten statistics.

Key Takeaways

The Definition of "Indeterminate": Unlike standard sentences, an IPP sentence has a minimum "tariff" but no maximum end date. Once the tariff expires, the prisoner is not released until they can prove to a Parole Board they are no longer a risk - a test that is notoriously difficult to pass.

The Psychological "Torture": Andrew describes the mental health impact of not having a release date. Without a "finish line," the brain enters a constant state of fight-or-flight, leading to catastrophic levels of self-harm and hopelessness within the IPP population.

Abolition Without Retrospection: While the IPP sentence was abolished in 2012 because it was deemed unjust, the law was not made retrospective. This left thousands of people serving a sentence that the government admitted should never have existed.

The "Recall" Trap: Even after release, IPP prisoners are on license for at least 10 years (previously for life). A minor technicality or a single mistake can lead to an immediate return to prison with no clear path back out.

The Suicide Crisis: The episode highlights the harrowing reality that the IPP population has some of the highest rates of suicide and self-harm in the entire prison estate, driven by the lack of a "light at the end of the tunnel."

Healing Justice vs. Punitive Justice: Andrew argues for a shift toward "Healing Justice"—a system that prioritises rehabilitation, emotional intelligence, and empathy over bureaucratic box-ticking and endless punishment.

The Role of Lived Experience: Why it is essential for survivors like Andrew to lead the conversation on reform, as they understand the visceral reality of the system in a way policymakers cannot.

In this riveting episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria welcomes Andrew Pritchard, a man who lived an extraordinary life as a high-level "architect" of global supply lines and criminal empires. After a spectacular collapse that led to a 15-year sentence in some of Britain’s toughest high-security prisons, Andrew didn't just serve time—he studied the system.

Andrew shares his journey from the streets of North London to the high-security wings of Belmarsh and Whitemoor. He discusses the powerful moment of remorse that changed his trajectory and how he utilised his entrepreneurial skills to reduce prison violence by 97%. This conversation explores the "Hindsight" curriculum, the reality of "Joint Enterprise" laws, and a radical vision for a self-sustaining, non-profit prison system.

Key Takeaways

The Reality of Remorse: Andrew distinguishes between "feeling sorry for yourself" because of a long sentence and true remorse, which comes from finally recognising the destructive impact of one's actions on thousands of victims.

The Postcode Trap: A tragic look at how young "enemies" in prison often discover they share deep family connections but remain locked in violent conflicts over postcodes they don't even own.

Joint Enterprise & Legal Pitfalls: Andrew critiques how the legal system and unscrupulous law firms use "Joint Enterprise" to secure easy convictions, often landing young people 30-year sentences for crimes they didn't personally commit.

The 97% Success Rate: While in Belmarsh, Andrew and other senior prisoners created a mediation program that utilised "spotters" to identify gang members at reception, successfully resolving nearly all internal conflicts.

The "Hindsight" Curriculum: A proposal to replace useless prison courses (like "money management" for drug smugglers) with entrepreneurial training that applies a criminal's existing skills to legitimate, low-risk business models.

Maslow’s Hierarchy in Prison: Understanding that a prisoner’s focus shifts from survival to relationships and eventually to a desire for recognition and legacy as they age.

The Non-Profit Prison Model: A radical idea to replace for-profit private prisons with self-sustaining communities where inmates run businesses to pay for their own keep, creating a zero-cost system for taxpayers.

A Message of Hope: Andrew’s life proves that even from a "rock bottom" situation, it is possible to rise, change, and leave a positive legacy for the next generation.

Andrew Pritchard

Andrew's Book - Empire of Dirt

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Empire-Dirt-Identity-Corruption-Redemption/dp/1919372601

Andrews Website

www.apfoundation.org.uk

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In this episode of Justice Redesigned, host Maria sits down with Kristyna Hawkett, founder of the Minus One Club and a dedicated divorce and separation coach. Kristyna describes the experience of divorce not as a journey, but as an "emotional earthquake" that leaves families scrambling to repair structural damage while facing ongoing aftershocks.

We dive deep into the staggering reality of the family court system, where over 14,000 new applications are filed quarterly, affecting more than 20,000 children every three months. Kristyna explains how "legalese" and the adversarial nature of the justice system can strip parents of their confidence, leaving them feeling "incapable" and "scared". This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate separation with humanity, protect their children from systemic trauma, and avoid the devastating financial and emotional costs of a high-conflict court battle.

Key Takeaways

The Myth of the "Winning" Parent: In the world of divorce, there are no winners; the biggest losers are almost always the children.

The Emotional Earthquake: Divorce isn't just a legal process; it is a traumatic event that affects the entire family dynamic, including grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

The Dangers of "Legalese": Entering the justice system introduces a confusing language (jargon) that can make parents feel vulnerable and reduce their confidence in decision-making.

The Judge’s Perspective: Contrary to popular belief, family court judges have very little time (often under 40 minutes) to review cases and have low tolerance for co-parent "squabbling".

Systemic Overload: Every three months, under 2,300 Cafcass workers are tasked with interviewing and reporting on the lives of over 20,000 children.

The Financial Toll: High-conflict court battles can lead to families losing up to half the value of their home in legal fees over just a couple of years.

A Radical Proposal: Christina advocates for an "in-between stage" after filing an application but before seeing a judge, designed to divert families toward resolving their own issues and protecting children from social care intervention.

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Kristyna Links

https://www.minusone.club/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kristyna-hawkett8

HOST BIO

Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

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In this episode of Justice Redesigned, host Maria Alper sits down with Lukasz Konieczka, the founder and CEO of Mosaic, a charity supporting LGBT+ young people. Lukasz, an expert on intersectionality and social justice, discusses his "Belonging Framework" and how it serves as a pragmatic tool for fostering inclusion across both the non-profit and corporate sectors.

The conversation dives deep into the systemic issues plaguing modern society, from the "domination culture" that fuels transphobia and hate crimes to a piercing critique of how capitalism necessitates exploitation. Lukasz also shares a radical vision for the future of the penal system, arguing for a shift toward the "Dutch model" of prisons where dignity and humanity are restored to those in care.

Key Takeaways

The Belonging Framework: Originally designed for LGBT+ youth, this framework identifies specific behaviors that contribute to a person feeling they truly belong within an organization.

The "Canary in the Mine": Trans women are often the first to be attacked in a regressing society; Lukasz notes that when oppression against one group increases, hate crimes across other categories typically rise as well.

Agency and Longevity: Providing individuals with even small choices—a sense of agency—is scientifically linked to increased well-being and life expectancy, particularly in controlled environments like nursing homes or schools.

Capitalism as Injustice: Lukasz argues that capitalism inherently functions through the "theft" of labor and natural resources, prioritizing individualism and profit over sustainable social solutions.

The Dutch Prison Model: A plea to move away from dehumanizing, high-security environments in favor of simulated "outside world" environments that treat residents with dignity, privacy, and humanity.

Intersectionality in Care: Effective support requires challenging internal biases (such as racism or sexism) even within marginalized communities to ensure young people become part of the solution rather than the problem.

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Lukasz Links

https://www.mosaictrust.org.uk/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lukaszkonieczka

HOST BIO

Maria founded the Centre for Peaceful Solutions in response to the fatal shooting of a 7 year old in her neighbourhood. She developed a model of conflict resolution for violent crime using her brainchild, the Dialogue Road Map (DRM).  

Over 30 years she has mediated everything from threat to life gang disputes to high stakes business deals gone wrong, Maria empowers people to resolve conflict without reliance on experts. So she trains violent prisoners to be facilitators, leaders to be effective communicators, teenagers to be peer mediators and neighbours to be tenant listeners within their respective communities.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠⁠