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Sippin’ asks the question, what happens when you serve white fragility at the table?  This short film presents the encounter of four women of color who gather for celebration & healing with a ritual of tea & stories.

Sippin' is a project that presents the experiences of women of color, developed by stories of harm and impact. The purpose and intention of the film is to provide activation of emotion that provokes dialogue that is both reflective and critical.

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Welcome to Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? On today’s episode, we are joined by the legendary Amber Hikes. Our conversation today with Amber is centered around her vast experience and how it has helped her in her role as Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at the American Civil Liberties Union as she navigates free speech, inclusion, and Restorative Justice. We are truly honored and want to extend a special thank you to Amber for her time, wisdom, and work in the DEI space.

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Amber Hikes is a social justice advocate, community organizer, and unapologetic queer black woman. She currently serves as the ACLU’s first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, but has roots in community organizing and activism, social work, and youth  development. You may also know Amber as the person responsible for the black and brown stripes being added to the rainbow LGBTQ flag. No matter what space Amber finds herself in, she is always pushing for equity and justice for all.

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• LinkedIn: Amber Hikes
• Instagram: @amber_hikes
• Twitter: @amberhikes
• www.aclu.com

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for a handful of logistical, capacity, and need for rest reasons, we're taking a break from this podcast for the rest of 2021. We'll be back sometime in early 2022. 

In the absence of new TRJL episodes then feel free to go back through our archive of 50+ episodes or check out sister Restorative Justice podcasts like "Restorative Justice on the Rise", "Whatchu Know About Restorative Justice?", and others we've featured here like "The Restorative Lens", "The Common Justice Podcast", or "Workplace Diversity".

If you want to continue to hear new content from me this year, we're still posting new episodes of "Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform" the podcast that I co-host with my friend Connie Ni Chiu where we're pushing the boundaries of D&I towards collective liberation.

July 6-9, 2022 NACRJ will be hosting a conference in Chicago!

Early bird registration ends soon. If you're interested in attending in person and want to save $125 on registration by getting Amplify RJ's discounted group rates fill out this form.

Check out more info about the conference at nacrj.com

If you have any thoughts, questions, or feedback, hit me up at [email protected].

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The featured episode from "The Restorative Lens Podcast" hosts LTomay Douglas and Allana Ojibway speak with Edward Valandra,  Waŋbli Wapȟáha Hokšíla, who is both an author and editor for Colorizing Restorative Justice.

His chapter, “Undoing the First Harm: Settlers in Restorative Justice,” gives voice to the need for settlers to recognize the ways that restorative justice too often fails to address the first harm: which is the theft and continued occupancy of Indigenous land. Through honesty and education, Edward sheds light on the contradicting relationship between RJ practitioners instilling restorative practices/values, while at the same time failing to acknowledge or take accountability for ways that settlers continue to benefit from the stolen land. He discusses practical ways that educators and practitioners can take action and bring dialogue of the First Harm into restorative spaces.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restorative-lens/id1588436493
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and check out the work of the National Center on Restorative Justice at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/national-center-on-restorative-justice

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Katherine Evans has been a professor in teacher education at Eastern Mennonite University since 2011. She teaches courses in educational psychology, special education, and restorative justice in education (RJE). 

You will meet Kathy (1:30), hear about how she got started in this work in schools (12:48), and learn the importance of retethering to your soul (30:05). Kathy explains the need to redefine grading (36:00) and making space for silence (39:10). She shouts out some good books about restorative justice (44:31) and talks about decentering whiteness (53:35). Finally, she answers the closing questions (1:00:10).

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Website: http://www.emu.edu/maed/restorative-justice/ 

Get your copy of “The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education” with Kathy Evans and Dr. Dorothy Vaandering

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Erika has studied human rights, law, criminal justice, Peace and Conflict studies, and more. She was involved in creating the Red Hook peacemaking program, and she was the director of restorative practices at the Center for Court Innovation, for over a decade she oversaw CCI’s restorative initiatives across a broad range of disciplines. 

You will meet Erika (1:45), hear about her experiences in the courtroom (7:40), and learn how she lives restoratively (25:24). She discusses her law experiences (31:48) and working in schools (54:10). Finally, she unpacks her privilege (1:06:00) and answers the closing questions (1:14:45).

Learn more about the Redhook Peacemaking Program:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/publications/red-hook-peacemaking-program

Redhook Peacemaking Program Doc: https://narf.org/nill/documents/2014_red_hook_peacemaking.pdf 

CCI Healing from Conflict: Restorative Approaches and a Path Forward for Justice
https://www.courtinnovation.org/publications/healing-conflict-restorative-approaches-and-path-forward-justice 

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Christopher Mendez has may professional experiences range considerably: naval military security, retail management, higher educational editing, writing instruction and training, international manufacturing management, middle/high school instruction (private-school setting), higher education academic affairs, refugee case management for trauma-informed minors, and program development and implementation in mediation and restorative practices.

You will meet Chris (1:50), hear about his story (11:30) and his journey into relationship based work (24:24). He shares a meaningful story as an educator (37:22). He discusses the personal impact Islam has had on his restorative journey (57:36) and he answers the closing questions (1:03:47).

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Becky McCammon is a circle keeper, coach, and collaborator and former restorative practice program coordinator at Saint Paul Public Schools. She loves haiku poems, effusive text messaging, and, most especially, having been a middle and high school English teacher for 14 years.

You will meet Becky McCammon (1:32) and hear about how she got started in restorative justice (6:14) and her experience in circles (12:50). She shares her experience in moments of resistance (23:33) and she discusses community building, compensation, and capitalism (34:44). Finally, she answers the closing questions (52:52).

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Website: www.restorativelyyours.com/ 

Get your copy of “Restorative Practices at School”
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Restorative-Practices-at-School/Becky-McCammon/Books-for-Teachers/9781646040001 

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Nancy Riestenberg has thirty years of experience in the fields of violence prevention education, child sexual abuse prevention and restorative measures in schools.  She has worked with school districts in Minnesota and 20 other states, from Cass Lake-Bena to the Chicago Public Schools, and speaks nationally on restorative measures at conferences and through trainings, and through the Minnesota Department of Education.

You will meet Nancy (1:45), learn how she got started in this work (6:19), her journey as an educator (16:10) and her transition into restorative justice (24:44). She shares her experience in the Minnesota Department of Education and her involvement in policy work (41:45). She talks about relationship building (55:40) and the importance of equity (1:00:44). Finally, she answers the closing questions (1:22:22).

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https://livingjusticepress.org/product/circle-in-the-square/ 

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This week, we are celebrating one year of This Restorative Justice Life. David Ryan Barcega Castro Harris and Elyse Martin-Smith team up to reflect upon the past year.

6:46 Elyse's reflections
22:26 David's reflections

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