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In this powerful episode of The Criminologist Podcast, Joseph Arvidson sits down with author, restorative justice advocate, and survivor Amanda Carrasco. Her debut memoir, Becoming the Brave One, chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, systemic injustice, and ultimately, transformation through healing and storytelling.
Amanda opens up about the writing process, and why accountability, not punishment, should be the cornerstone of a truly restorative justice system. Her work challenges practitioners, policymakers, and survivors alike to imagine a world where courage and compassion coexist.
If you've ever wondered what it means to not just survive, but to thrive β this is the episode for you.
π Learn More About Amanda Carrascoπ Official Website: amandacarrasco.com
π Buy the Book β Becoming the Brave One: Amazon Link
π Goodreads: Follow the Book
πΈ Instagram: @amanda_the_brave_one
π΅ TikTok: @amandacarrasco.com
π¦ X (formerly Twitter): @Amanda_Carrasco
The emotional and intellectual process of writing Becoming the Brave One
Amanda's experience with restorative justice β and why survivors need a voice, not vengeance
Advice for justice professionals who work with survivors of complex trauma
The healing power of storytelling β and the risks of staying silent
If this conversation moved you, please:
β Leave us a review
π² Share this episode
π Subscribe for more interviews exploring desistance, neuroscience, trauma, and transformational justice
Thank you for supporting voices that matter.
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In this powerful episode of The Criminologist Podcast, Joseph Arvidson sits down with author, restorative justice advocate, and survivor Amanda Carrasco. Her debut memoir, Becoming the Brave One, chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, systemic injustice, and ultimately, transformation through healing and storytelling.
Amanda opens up about the writing process, and why accountability, not punishment, should be the cornerstone of a truly restorative justice system. Her work challenges practitioners, policymakers, and survivors alike to imagine a world where courage and compassion coexist.
If you've ever wondered what it means to not just survive, but to thrive β this is the episode for you.
π Learn More About Amanda Carrascoπ Official Website: amandacarrasco.com
π Buy the Book β Becoming the Brave One: Amazon Link
π Goodreads: Follow the Book
πΈ Instagram: @amanda_the_brave_one
π΅ TikTok: @amandacarrasco.com
π¦ X (formerly Twitter): @Amanda_Carrasco
The emotional and intellectual process of writing Becoming the Brave One
Amanda's experience with restorative justice β and why survivors need a voice, not vengeance
Advice for justice professionals who work with survivors of complex trauma
The healing power of storytelling β and the risks of staying silent
If this conversation moved you, please:
β Leave us a review
π² Share this episode
π Subscribe for more interviews exploring desistance, neuroscience, trauma, and transformational justice
Thank you for supporting voices that matter.

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