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Joel Friesz was introduced to the field of restorative justice in 2005 and felt an immediate connection. His introduction was by way of his role as a part-time restorative conferencing facilitator serving victims of crime and youth involved in the juvenile justice system. He currently serves as the Executive Director of NACRJ.

In this episode, Joel shares his ideas for creating a more peaceful and accepting world.

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Vanessa McNorton grew up and continues to live on the south side of Chicago in the Historic Bronzeville community. Vanessa is deeply committed to working with the community, intergenerationally, to be in the right relationship wherever and whenever called. 

You will meet Vanessa (6:31), hear some anecdotes about her time in schools (15:21), and her experiences with circle processes that span intergenerational lines (32:34). Finally, she answers the closing questions.

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Website: https://www.nehemiahtrinityrising.org/

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Jennifer Viets (she/her/hers) is a Restorative Justice practitioner both in community and in Chicago Public Schools. With an emphasis on using the arts to “reach, teach, and heal,” she has worked as a multi-disciplinary teaching artist and arts administrator for children and families for the past 30 years.

You will meet Jenny (0:55), hear about her connections to the arts (3:43). She shares restorative strategies to invite people in (19:03) and to look past a certificate. She shares her past approaches with those who are not yet on board with restorative justice (36:30). She then talks about transformative vs. restorative justice (53:20) and answers the closing questions (1:04:40).

Contact, Learn More, Support Jenny:
Website: https://project-nia.org/news/restorative-justice-at-home-a-new-resource
Social: https://www.instagram.com/teachingartist/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennylviets

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Originally from the Bay Area, Trisa Edmonson is an educator, artist, advocate, and change maker. Her background is largely focused on young adults with carceral involvement. 

You will meet Trisa (0:55), hear about her life's work in education and justice (13:20),  the importance of meeting people where they're at (20:40), exploring the impact and conflict among young people (35:20). Finally, she answers the closing questions (1:04:01).

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Dorothy is an artist, quilter, activist, and restorative justice practitioner based in Chicago. Among many other things, Dorothy received a 2017 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Artist as Activist fellowship and is an Envisioning Justice Commissioned Artist.

You will meet Dorothy (0:55), hear about how she got started in this work (5:00) in public service to her roles in teaching (20:45). She then talks about policing (26:28), her portfolio (45:05) and reparations (50:01). Finally, she answers the closing questions (59:18).

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Website: https://www.dorothyburge.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/dburge1932/?hl=en
Projects:
https://wcqn.org/
https://www.chicagotorturejustice.org/

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Valerie Luna Serrels is a weaver and synthesizer, a mother and mystic. She is also an author of the chapter Radical Relationalism: Restorative Justice with the Earth. She weaves together her background in conflict transformation and restorative justice with Celtic spirituality

This episode comes just in time to honor Earth day. Valerie discusses the connections to restorative justice from birth and the importance of zooming out to see where we fit in the grander scheme of our earth.

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Hagia Sophia: https://www.hagsophia.com/
Shenandoah Valley Church of the Wild: https://www.churchofthewildshenvalley.com/
Read Valerie's Chapter: https://zehr-institute.org/publications/docs/chapter-7.pdf 

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Before we FULLY jump back into new episodes, we're sharing this community conversation with Alisha Maynoush Mernick (PLUS a special guest)! How does your classroom culture inadvertently reflect and reinforce the values and practices of White Supremacy Culture? How can you disrupt these systems through your practices?

As an artist, educator, activist, organizer, mom, Persian Sufi, Alisha  has built on the work of Tema Okun & others, to create a NEW reflection tool for educators (K-16) to name & dismantle White Supremacy Culture in their classrooms.

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• Subscribe to her substack to get the reflection resource and stay updated on all she's writing!
• Join Alisha's workshop Decentering Whiteness in Arts Education workshop 5/22

Apply and get more information on the Amplify RJ Summer Intensive For Educators Application 

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While David's on a paternity break we're re-running one of our favorite episodes!

Derek Brown is a lifelong North Lawndale Resident who among so many other things is an ex-offender trying to prevent the next offender. He and his family run a Restorative Justice infused Boxing program and he’s connected with so many other community initiatives.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxingoutnegativity/
Website: https://boxingoutnegativity.org/
Documentary: https://youtu.be/wAFl7vhy3Zc 

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We're on a brief hiatus as I (David) navigate the world as a new parent! New episodes will be dropping in late April.

But I ALSO wanted to share about our new community Mighty Networks. Join us at amplifyrj.mn.co! It's a community membership platform that will allows  us to share even more content and experiences.
 
You'll get FREE access to:
- Our mini-course: "Restorative Justice, What's That?"
- Monthly All Community Gatherings (Sunday Sound-Off) 
- On-going community discussions, Q&A, & updates -Connections with a global community of RJ practitioners 

Not convinced yet?

Support Amplify RJ and get PAID access to our Community Groups w/ monthly live meetings
4/13 & 27 - RJ in Education (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
4/21 - "Restorative Reads" Bookclub (3rd Thursdays)
4/28 - "This RJ Life" Podcast discussion group (4th Thursdays), with more groups coming soon. 

Pick a group for just $9.99 a month (your Netflix subscription), and gain access to weekly discussion questions, links to live Zoom meetings, and highlights from the meetings! You can also gain access to all of our community groups for just $24.99 a month (a hearty Postmates meal)!

Join us at amplifyrj.mn.co!

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“Stas” Schmiedt (they/them) and Lea Roth founded Spring Up in 2013. Spring Up works to cultivate a culture of consent and liberty for all through storytelling and popular education.

You will meet Stas and Lea (0:55), hear about their introductions to restorative vs. transformative justice (7:57).  They have a conversation about sexual assault (21:02) and the shortcomings of school accountability. Finally, they discuss what harm and healing mean (36:00), the implications of racism and collective liberation (1:00:00) and answer the closing questions (1:25:04).

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Website:  https://www.timetospringup.org/ 

Social:
https://facebook.com/timetospringup
https://instagram.com/timetospringup
https://twitter.com/timetospringup
Support: https://patreon.com/cultivateconsent
Projects: https://bluelight.academy/

Transforming Harm: Experiments in Accountability:: https://bcrw.barnard.edu/event/transforming-harm-experiments-in-accountability/ 

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