Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice)

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Tomay Douglass is a Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Restorative Justice Trainer and Facilitator with Restorative Justice Education (RJ ED). Tomay integrates her mediation, mindfulness and trauma training into her work where she provides conflict coaching, family conferencing, anti-racism work, racial healing circles and healing circles for persons who experienced trauma. Her commitment to social justice and transforming lives deepen her practice and commitment to living a restorative lifestyle. Tomay’s work as a facilitator and trainer includes working in Higher Ed, K-12, community agencies, and religious organizations.

You will meet Tomay (1:48), hear her personal experiences and how she got started (4:41), googling restorative justice and where it took her (16:33) and what restorative justice means (22:52). She also shares how she has seen this work done well (34:38), how to navigate restorative relationships in schools (44:31), and her areas of knowledge (56:04). Finally, she gives her closing thoughts (59:56).

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Today's episode is a feature from Pop Violence, the podcast that reviews of movies, shows, and music that interlace critical perspectives about violence, peace, and justice. Past episodes of this podcast include breakdowns of everything from Les Miserables to Star Wars. This is an in-depth analysis of the hit movie, Black Panther, where we explore how restorative justice relates to the thrilling struggles between T'Challa and Erik Killmonger. Be sure to look up other episodes of Pop Violence wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Orlando "Chilly" Mayorga is the new Policy Coordinator for the Office of the Illinois Lt. Governor's Justice, Equity, & Opportunity Initiative, former Director of Re-Entry Programs at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, and conversation partner with ANGELA DAVIS!!!!

Tune in to hear our conversation reflecting on recent police killings, his story of finding Restorative Justice while incarcerated, his journey through re-entry, and all the exciting things he's bringing to his community!

If you’re system impacted (especially in Illinois) contact Chilly at: [email protected]

Support Chicago Community Restorative Justice Hubs: https://rjhubs.org/

Check out Chilly’s Conversation w/ Angela Davis: https://vimeo.com/536452757 

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Michelle Day is a minister, attorney and certified mediator, with more than 25 years of experience in conflict transformation, dedicated to the healing of community. She is employed as Program Administrator for the Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County, developing restorative justice collaborations between court, community, public and private agencies, to meet the needs of court involved children and families. 

In this podcast, you will meet Michelle Day (3:23), you will hear about her journey (11:30), and the significance of this work (24:25). She talks about the church and her faith in relation to restorative justice (33:40) and her work in the criminal legal system (45:43). She answers her closing questions at (55:21).

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

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Shadeequa Smith has dedicated her career to studying the criminal justice system and understanding its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Her efforts are informed by her work with organizations that improve the transition from incarceration into the community. She has experience in problem solving courts, the U.S. Probation Office, and, most recently, as the director of training for the nonprofit Prison of Peace. She is also a facilitator of the BIPOC book club with Amplify RJ.

In this episode, you will meet Shadeequa (2:07), learn about her connection to Amplify RJ (3:53), and hear about her journey (8:06). She reveals her inspirations (20:00) and her thoughts on the place of restorative justice in the criminal legal system (22:56). She also discusses her motivations and what’s going on in America (31:03), and her role in the future ancestor collective with Amplify RJ (40:34). Finally, she talks about her slip ups and her closing thoughts (43:13).

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Amplify RJ BIPOC Book Club with Shadeequa:
2nd Mondays 4-6pm PST
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Learn more from this conversation: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/26/us/politics/minneapolis-defund-police.html

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Jasmyn “Jazz” Story is an international Restorative Justice Facilitator, Doula, and the founder of The People’s Coalition and Freedom Farm Azul. Named one of Vice’s 31 Women Making History by Creating a Better Future, they are a dedicated human rights activist with a decade of experience working in the voluntary sector.

You will meet Jazz (1:55), learn how they got started (16:09). They mention a sexual assault incident during this time, so if you are not looking to hear that today, please feel free to skip to (22:24). They discuss American culture at (34:10) and their inspirations (41:37). They also bring up the categories of harm (53:25) and their work with honeycomb justice (1:02:38). Finally they give their closing comments at (1:10:33).

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Website: http://workplacerestorativepracticesinc.com/ 

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Sheryl R. Wilson has been a practitioner, trainer and educator in restorative justice for over fifteen years and has had the honor of working with individuals from around the world in her practice.

You will meet Sheryl (2:22), hear about her personal work in cases (8:50), and hear the importance of naming harm (18:30). She also discussed equity in opportunity (24:17), whiteness in activism (44:02), and the importance of amplifying voices of color (57:01). Finally, she discusses her next steps (1:09:40) and why people of color need a seat at the table (1:19:00).

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Website: http://nacrj.org
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Patricia “Paz” Zamora is an artist, former director of the Boys and Girl’s club in San Francisco, and was a leader in the Chicago restorative justice movement. 

In this episode, you will meet Paz (2:21), her experience in restorative justice (5:23), and the transition from restorative justice in the criminal legal system to the integration of those practices in schools (18:30). She discusses circles with students (29:10) and family (42:45). She then mentions the intentionality of restorative practices (50:48) and gives her closing thoughts (1:01:16).

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Website: https://www.aplaceofherown.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaazamora-paz/ 

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Gilbert Salazar is an educator, focusing on anger management, sexual assault prevention and healthy relationship building, conflict transformation, and social emotional learning. He uses theater and ritual work for violence prevention with young men.

You will meet Gilbert (2:42), hear how he got started and his interest in storytelling (4:48), learn about his contributions to Colorizing Restorative Justice (11:55), and learn about his connections between theater and restorative justice (19:36). Gilbert also shares the importance of patience and pausing (24:20), adaptation and education (33:30) and his own podcast (45:30). Finally, he shares future plans (51:22), his experience in plant medicine (54:52) and his closing thoughts (1:03:33).

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Website: https://www.cacej.org/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/unmaskgilbert 

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Check out Gilbert’s Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/whatchuknowaboutrjccej 

Workshop on RJ & ABAR education with Liz at http://tiny.cc/ARJevents

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Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has been a grassroots organizer and activist for marginalized communities for nearly twenty-five years. He has focused on the development of Black boys to men, establishing a progressive pedagogy for oppressed youth and building progressive organizations. He has founded two organizations, Akoben LLC and Transforming Lives Inc., as vehicles to “transform lives, one community at a time.” 

You will meet Malik Muhammad (1:59). He opens with a dialogue about optimism and ancestors (7:39) and introduces the idea of connection and challenge (20:25). Malik discusses his lived experience and the importance of this work (26:50). He begins a conversation about restorative practice in school without white supremacy culture (41:47). He continues to talk about creating a caring culture (51:41) and his own personal experience (1:01:55). Finally, he talks about family (1:13:13) and gives his closing thoughts.

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Contact, Learn More, and Support Malik Muhammed:
Website: https://akobenllc.org/ 

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Grab your copy of Malik’s book The Restorative Journey https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Journey-Theory-Application-Practices/dp/1733686207 

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