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Dr. Shaniqua Jones completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. Her diverse background in academics and her profession as well as her personal journey has allowed her to understand the concerns of those she serves. Dr. Jones is a wife and mother of five biological children as well as an author of three astonishing works. She is currently a Restorative Justice Coordinator – Dean of Students at Chicago Collegiate Charter School and the founder of Purple Path.

You will meet Dr. Jones (0:55) and hear about her story (4:04). She explains how she got started in RJ (18:06) and her education on criminal justice (22:11). Dr. Jones shares her Purple Path initiative (26:46) and how RJ factors into her relationship with her children (36:19). She discusses her work in schools (46:34) and the role of SROs in her community (54:32). Finally, she answers some closing questions (1:02:23).

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Over a period of 10 years Stephen has been a Restorative Justice practitioner/trainer and has facilitated and implemented various community and youth programs. In 2015 he started Global CommUnity Associates, a Restorative consulting firm grounded and centered in the cornerstones of perpetual learning, truth, common values, and progress. Stephen currently serves at Oak Park Public Library where in 2016 he aided in the integration of Social Services into Public Libraries. In 2020 Stephen transitioned into the Manager of Teen Services. Stephen is a licensed realtor and a firm believer that home ownership is the biggest way of investing in communities and promotes this through buying and selling real estate. He uses his extensive background of serving communities to serve his clients well.

You will meet Stephen Jackson (0:55), and hear about the foundations of his work (3:00). He unpacks the responsibilities of men (8:28) and how restorative justice affects his world (12:08). Stephen discusses his work in a restorative library (19:18) and the work he does to promote racial equity (25:39). He shares the virtual efforts of the library (30:41) and how to manage harm (41:42). Stephen discusses the role of policing in his community (54:11) and answers some closing questions (59:56).

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http://www.globalcommunityassociates.com/ 

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This week's episode is amplifying the new podcast from Common Justice!
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Carlos J. Malave, the author of Translating Your Success, has developed the Restorative Power Program after years of being an educator in the classroom (Inwood Academy for Leadership, YES Prep & KIPP Houston High School) and a mentor for troubled youths. As a child, Carlos was a success at sports but lagged behind his siblings in academics. After reflecting on his circumstances, Carlos realized that he could succeed in school by applying the same principles that made him a good athlete to being a good student. He translated his success from one area of his life to another and now he is here to help all of the kids who may find themselves in the same situation.

Trigger warning: mention of addiction and suicide at (13:36) to (21:57).

You will meet Carlos (0:55) and embark on a conversation about finding who you are when teaching (8:19). Carlos explores restorative justice in tragedy and setting boundaries (15:38). He opens the conversation about restorative justice (32:54) and shares a mess up moment (40:27). He discusses which relationships to maintain (47:00), colorism in restorative justice (51:12), and redefining discipline (57:24). Finally he talks about vulnerability in men (1:12:37).

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Website: https://cjmotivation.com/ 
Check out his book, Translating Your Success!

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FULL episode with SEVEN guests today!

Tune in to learn about ALL the exciting things happening in the Amplify RJ community this summer, specifically for educators! Demointé Wesley (2:25) from episode 19 & Helen Thomas (12:42)  from episode 4  return to share about Abolition & Decolonization in the classroom. New workshop facilitator Felina Rodriguez (25:02) shares her journey to reclaiming her Xicanx identity and how it's helped her in the classroom.

Our wonderful community members, Abigail (39:58), Erica (49:13), Denmark (1:02:01), & Christine (1:08:11), share how being a part of the ARJ community and the learning through our intensive workshops have shaped their journeys as educators and humans!

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Dr. Dorothy Vaandering has been an educator for 20 years. She works to connect theory and practice in her current role as researcher and teacher-educator designing and implementing innovative, transformative professional development approaches built on the principles and practices of restorative justice. Most recently she is challenged by the realities of colonization past and present, and working to understand reconciliation as a settler-Canadian. 

You will meet Dorothy (0:55) and hear a conversation about indigenous roots (5:17). She explains how she got started (15:03) and what justice is/the importance of implementation (25:25). She discusses transformative and restorative justice (42:01) and the role of white people in restorative justice(1:03:12). Finally she answers closing questions (1:12:46) and Elyse offers reflections (1:22:48).

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Check out Dorothy’s work:
Website: https://www.relationshipsfirstnl.com/ 

Implementation Guide:
Presentation on Radical Love or Recolonization https://youtu.be/f7FaThGvFoo
Conversation with Skye Bowen, Kathy Evans, Sheryl Wilson on Interrogating Whiteness https://youtu.be/wtqYevWy4G8 

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“The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education”
And “Changing Lenses” 

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Stephanie Sarantos, RN, PhD (she/they) lives on Coast Salish, Ssduhubr land, now called Bothell (north of Seattle Washington). Stephanie is a founder and current staff member at The Clearwater School, a radical educational community where students direct their own education, share equal rights with adults and have a voice in all decisions influencing their daily lives. She is also a partner with Snohomish County Mutual Aid and a cochair of Anti-racist Communities Bothell. Stephanie’s work in restorative justice is informed through her experience as a staff member at Clearwater, a dancer, an oncology and hospice nurse, a mother, a circle practitioner, and friend of Cuba. She is committed to fighting racism and oppression. She is a strong believer in multiple ways of knowing and learning. Stephanie believes in changing the world through daily practice and action—most often in many small steps.

You will meet Stepanie (0:55), hear how she got started in this work (10:41) and how she got started in abolition and her involvement with the Clearwater school (19:42). She discusses the difficulties of coming back into the social world during the pandemic (27:08) and the values practiced in the Clearwater school (34:26). She imagines abolition in youth spaces with Amplify RJ (45:32) and shares anecdotes about different types of schools (56:56). Finally, she discusses race in these spaces (1:10:14) and answers closing questions (1:18:52).

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Tom has been involved in research and professional development focused on creating a Culture of Care in schools based on restorative justice principles and practices, as well as culturally appropriate interactions and relationships, for over 20 years. He is privileged to work with scholars and practitioners throughout the world. As Program Director of RJEd, Tom oversees research and professional development to advance the efficacy and success of Restorative Justice Education. Along with operations, Tom creates online and face-to-face training curriculum and facilitates professional development training. Tom enjoys his work with Restorative Justice Education, as well as his role as a professor at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. 

You will meet Tom Cavanagh (0:54), hear a quick check-in (5:36) and how he got started in this work (9:11). He speaks about his restorative justice research (20:05), proportionality (22:11) and a culture of care (28:45). He envisions liberation (42:08), his organization (50:53) and a slip up moment (55:14). Finally, Tom answers his closing questions (1:01:49).

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Daybreak report: https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/archive/1988-puaoteatatu.pdf 

Principles of Kaupapa Māori:
http://www.rangahau.co.nz/research-idea/27/ 

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Website: https://www.restorativejustice.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rjed/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/restorativejusticeeducation/ 

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Huge thank you to Ashley Lipscomb, CEO of the institute for anti-racist education!

You will meet Ashley Lipscomb and David (1:40), you will be introduced to their work (4:53). You will hear David’s definition of RJ (9:13) and hear about RJ and care in schools (22:52). You will get an exclusive history of David and Amplify RJ (35:10) and will hear about upcoming workshops and initiatives for both Ashley and David (45:08).

Ashley and the Institute for Anti-Racist Education:
https://www.antiracisted.org/ 

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Jammy is the daughter of two Puerto Rican migrants and was born and raised in Boston, Mass. Jammy has been an RJ practitioner for over 7 years, within the Boston Public Schools and most recently in the Higher Ed space as she created an RJ Education & Implementation Org called StayJust. Jammy strives to live restoratively as best she can everyday; as a mother of two, a life partner and a warrior against the anti-blackness and anti-oppression within her own body. She is also currently homeschooling her two little ones and infusing RJ values and principles into their everyday life. She hopes to pass down healing as a form of currency for generational wealth. 

You will meet Jammy (0:55), the importance of connection (4:24), connection in current events (10:32), and how she got started in restorative justice (15:04). She discusses the limitations of job titles (26:31) and building community new to this work (42:02) and George Floyd (52:18). Finally, she gives her closing thoughts (58:35).

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