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Richard Cruz is native and his relations are through his mother (Georgia) Assiniboine Sioux, Nakota, and Arapaho. After decades in the California Department of Corrections he serves as the Co-Executive Director of the Ahimsa Collective, an Oakland-based organization focused on restorative justice.

In this episode, Richard talks about his shift in mindset after leaving incarceration and how Restorative Justice has exposed him to different opportunities and different ways of thinking.

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Tonya Covington is a Trainer, Mediator, Community Health Worker and Health Educator. Tonya has been engaged in training, consulting and coaching on issues of diversity, equity and cross-cultural communication for three decades and is an experienced “cultural humility” trainer. 

She has been a Community Health Worker with the New Mexico Shared Strategic Plan Leadership Committee, the African American Health Network, the Native American Partnership, Project HOPE, and the New Mexico Health Equity Working Group, where she chaired the Deconstructing Racism Committee, as well as a Racial Justice Coordinator with the YWCA of the Middle Rio Grande.

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In this episode, Tonya recounts many of her amazing stories of growth and healing that she's been a part of during her long career of doing restorative justice work. She talks about her experiences with Law Enforcement as well as in the public education system. Thank you to our previous guest Angel for helping us connect with Tonya to bring you guys this amazing episode!

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After 20 + years as an active gang member in the streets of Los Angeles and 12 years of incarceration, Angel has now dedicated his life saving lives by intervening in the vicious cycles of violence some in our community experience. He’s using his negative past to foster positive futures.

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In this episode, learn about restorative "jazz"-tice with David Yusem and how to include care within your classroom.

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Juaquin Mobley is the Vice President of Community Works and co-owner of Community Ties and The Community Barber Shop based out of Colorado Springs. He helps  individuals who were recently incarcerated and/or at risk at becoming incarcerated to realize their true potential.

Juaquin was once incarcerated for the better half of a decade and knows all too well how a “helping hand,” as opposed to a “hand out,” can motivate one to success.

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Before our FULL conversation with Juaquin Mobley airs tomorrow enjoy this exclusive clip of him sharing how he takes restorative approaches to negotiation.

Juaquin Mobley is the Vice President of Community Works and co-owner of Community Ties and The Community Barber Shop based out of Colorado Springs. Juaquin helps those individuals who were recently incarcerated and/or at risk at becoming incarcerated to realize their true potential and manifest their limitless potential.

Juaquin was once incarcerated for the better half of a decade and knows all too well how a “helping hand,” as opposed to a “hand out,” can motivate one to success.

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Deb Witzel, M.A., is the host of The RJ Chronicles Podcast, a collection of stories from people who have participated in restorative justice processes and how those processes affected their lives. As the founder of 3 Stories Consulting, Deb shares her nearly 20 years of RJP experience supporting people and organizations in utilizing restorative approaches to move through conflict and be more connected.   Currently, she provides Restorative Justice mentorship, consulting, facilitation and training. Deploying her improv and motivational interviewing skills, Deb listens deeply to ask useful questions that enliven the moment and generate thoughtful engagement. She works with Motus Theater and Playback Theater West as an ensemble member and conductor with the intent to build community and connection. Deb’s passion is inspiring others to engage restoratively toward a healthier paradigm for justice and a stronger sense of community.

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Change of pace today because it's back to school season! In light of that we're sharing the audio from our training on the "8 Key Concepts Every Educator Must Know About Restorative Justice"

You can watch the training at: http://tiny.cc/freeRJtraining

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Kathy was the Independent Juvenile Ombudsman for the Department of Juvenile Justice from August 2015 until July 2021. Retired from jobs but not work, Kathy is working with Just Peace, a community restorative justice initiative. Just Peace seeks to spark and broaden Restorative Justice knowledge and experiences throughout Chicago neighborhoods.

Support Kathy and learn about the Just Peace Initiative by reaching out at: [email protected]

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This episode will "self destruct" on Saturday, August 6, but we wanted to share the conversation between David & Leslie Priscilla from Latinx Parenting on Instagram live on August 2  ahead of our collaborative workshop with at the intersection of Restorative Justice to #EndChanclaCulture. Saturday (August 6, 9-11:30am PST) Sign up HERE!

Chancla culture survives through the use of oppressive strategies—including corporal punishment, shame, and fear—to manipulate children into behaving to please adults.

We know, from research and memory for some, that the ongoing oppression of children causes significant harm to a child’s development and emotional development.

We want to see your family create connected and compassionate relationships in your home in order to support individual, family and community healing. And no, you don't have to be part of the Latinx community to come learn with us!

Spanish translation and closed captions will be available, and if you can't attend live the recording will be shared with those signed up after the workshop.

Parents, future parents, people re-parenting themselves, are welcome. EVERYONE has something learn no matter the age, background, parenting status, or profession. We hope you join us, and share with parents and caregivers in your community!