Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice)
Episodes
76. Reparations and Repairing Harm w/ Dorothy Burge
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDorothy is an artist, quilter, activist, and restorative justice practitioner based in Chicago. Among many other things, Dorothy receive...
75. Restorative Justice and the Earth w/ Valerie Luna Serrels
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textValerie Luna Serrels is a weaver and synthesizer, a mother and mystic. She is also an author of the chapter Radical Relationalism: Resto...
74. Naming & Dismantling White Supremacy Classroom Culture w/ Alisha Mernick
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBefore we FULLY jump back into new episodes, we're sharing this community conversation with Alisha Maynoush Mernick (PLUS a special...
73. Restorative Re-Run: Boxing Out Negativity w/ Derek Brown
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhile David's on a paternity break we're re-running one of our favorite episodes!Derek Brown is a lifelong North Lawndale Resi...
Two Birthdays (w/ David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris)
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe're on a brief hiatus as I (David) navigate the world as a new parent! New episodes will be dropping in late April. But I ALSO wa...
72. Consent & Collective Liberation w/ Stas Schmiedt and Lea Roth
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“Stas” Schmiedt (they/them) and Lea Roth founded Spring Up in 2013. Spring Up works to cultivate a culture of consent and liberty fo...
71. "Don't Allow Anyone to Silence You" w/ Eloise Sepeda
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEloise Sepeda is a child/adult survivor of family/domestic and sexual violence, gangs, drugs, homelessness, poverty, teen pregnancy &...
70. Unsettling Settlers: Decolonizing Restorative Justice w/ Dr. Edward Valandra
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEdward C Valandra, Ph.D., is Sicangu Titunwan, born and raised on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. He received his B.A. in chemistry from ...
69. Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in Schools w/ Kat McKim
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKat McKim is a writer who also works in operations at a network of K-12 schools in New York City. She loves working behind the scenes to...
68. Radical Restorative Reimagination w/ Fabrice Guerrier
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFabrice Guerrier is a Haitian-American entrepreneur, science fiction and fantasy writer, and a columnist at Haïti Observateur. He found...
67. Trailblazing: The Fire Within Restorative Justice w/ Janice Jerome
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJanice Jerome is the recipient of many awards, including the 2015 Community and Leadership Restorative Justice award from the National A...
66. The Circle Outside the Circle w/ Eric Butler
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEric is recognized for his impactful restorative justice work as a restorative justice practitioner, activist, and educator. He went on ...
65. Youth Perspectives on Restorative Justice w/ Chimdindu Okafor
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textChimdindu Okafor is a 17-year-old high school senior at North Star Academy in Newark, NJ as well as a local youth activist. A lot of her...
Black History Month: History of Black Abolitionist Politics & Actions w/ Demointé Wesley (plus a special announcement)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDeMointé Wesley returns for their third appearance on these airwaves, (but FIRST as a full-time Amplify RJ team member) to talk about t...
64. Healed People Heal People w/ William Evans
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWilliam Evans is the co-director for this Institute for Transformative Mentoring. As a restorative justice practitioner William focuses ...
63. Racial and Restorative Healing w/ Jodie Geddes
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJodie Geddes is an international speaker on restorative justice, author, and advocate for racial healing and justice. Jodie is also co...
62. "Sippin'" on White Fragility w/ Gilbert Salazar and Rosa Navarrete
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSippin’ asks the question, what happens when you serve white fragility at the table? This short film presents the encounter of four ...
61. Free Speech, Inclusion, and Restorative Justice with Amber Hikes (DIROR crossover)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? On today’s episode, we are joined by the legendary Amber Hikes. Our conver...
We're Taking a Break + NACRJ Conference EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT REGISTRATION
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textfor a handful of logistical, capacity, and need for rest reasons, we're taking a break from this podcast for the rest of 2021. We&a...
60. Undoing the First Harm: Settlers in Restorative Justice w/ Edward Valandra (The Restorative Lens Podcast)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe featured episode from "The Restorative Lens Podcast" hosts LTomay Douglas and Allana Ojibway speak with Edward Valandra, ...
59. Retethering and Reflecting in Restorative Justice w/ Kathy Evans
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKatherine Evans has been a professor in teacher education at Eastern Mennonite University since 2011. She teaches courses in educational...
58. Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System w/ Erika Sasson
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textErika has studied human rights, law, criminal justice, Peace and Conflict studies, and more. She was involved in creating the Red Hook p...
57. Restorative Rule Breaks w/ Christopher Mendez
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textChristopher Mendez has may professional experiences range considerably: naval military security, retail management, higher educational e...
56. Circles, Capitalism, and Community w/ Becky McCammon
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBecky McCammon is a circle keeper, coach, and collaborator and former restorative practice program coordinator at Saint Paul Public Scho...
55. Policy and Education in Restorative Justice w/ Nancy Riestenberg
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNancy Riestenberg has thirty years of experience in the fields of violence prevention education, child sexual abuse prevention and resto...
54. Celebrating Our 1st Anniversary of TRJL
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week, we are celebrating one year of This Restorative Justice Life. David Ryan Barcega Castro Harris and Elyse Martin-Smith team up...
53. Generating Safety with Kalaya'an Mendoza
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTaking a break from TRJL today to share the first two episodes of my NEW podcast "Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform&q...
52. "The Wake Up" w/ Michelle MiJung Kim
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTaking a break from TRJL today to share the first two episodes of my NEW podcast "Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform&q...
51. LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Restorative Justice w/ Rami El Gharib
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRami El Gharib is a Lebanese Restorative Justice practitioner, who facilitates conferences with the Colorado Justice system, institutes ...
50. Community Peace Building w/ Daniel Malec
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDaniel Malec is Restorative Practices Director at Georgia Conflict Center (GCC) in Athens, Georgia. Daniel has a Master of Arts in Confl...
49. Restorative Human Resources w/ Angola Dixon
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAngola Dixon is on a mission to transform the way people communicate, build relationships, and resolve conflict. She has facilitated wor...
48. Restorative School Social Work w/ Chauna Perry Finch
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textChauna Perry Finch is a national speaker and restorative school strategist. As a national speaker, Chauna provides engaging and informat...
47. Intentionality, Community, and Restorative Justice w/ Darsheel Kaur
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a cultural worker, Darsheel Kaur (she/they) draws upon her ancestral roots from Punjab, South Asia, spiritual roots in Sikhi, and her...
46. Let's Talk Restorative Justice Bruh Pt. 2 (Accountability for Black Men)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSo excited to be sharing this collaboration with JHerte from "Let's Talk Bruh". First have of the conversation is on his ...
45. Circles in Alternative Schools w/ Tlaloc Rodriguez
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTlaloc Rodriguez is an Educator and Circle Keeper living in Chicago, Illinois. What he is most passionate about is helping adults, child...
44. Workplace Diversity w/ Dr. Gaye Lang
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe're using this week's episode to highlight the work of Dr. Gaye Lang, the guest from episode 13 on this podcast. She's ...
43. Sharing the Restorative Journey w/ Dr. Shaniqua Jones
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Shaniqua Jones completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. ...
42. Exploring Restorative Libraries and Teen Services w/ Stephen Jackson
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOver a period of 10 years Stephen has been a Restorative Justice practitioner/trainer and has facilitated and implemented various commun...
41. "Crimmigration" amplifying 'The Common Justice Podcast'
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week's episode is amplifying the new podcast from Common Justice!Check out their website: https://www.commonjustice.org/ Follo...
40. Restorative Power through Vulnerability w/ Carlos J. Malave
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCarlos J. Malave, the author of Translating Your Success, has developed the Restorative Power Program after years of being an educator i...
39. Learning Restorative, Decolonized, & Abolitionist Ways of Being w/ the Amplify RJ Community
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFULL episode with SEVEN guests today!Tune in to learn about ALL the exciting things happening in the Amplify RJ community this summer, s...
38. Relationships First in Restorative Justice Education w/ Dorothy Vaandering
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Dorothy Vaandering has been an educator for 20 years. She works to connect theory and practice in her current role as researcher and...
37. Restorative Schools without Curriculum w/ Stephanie Sarantos
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStephanie Sarantos, RN, PhD (she/they) lives on Coast Salish, Ssduhubr land, now called Bothell (north of Seattle Washington). Stephanie...
36. A Culture of Care in Education Spaces w/ Tom Cavanagh
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTom has been involved in research and professional development focused on creating a Culture of Care in schools based on restorative jus...
35. Restorative Justice and School Leadership w/ Ashley Lipscomb
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHuge thank you to Ashley Lipscomb, CEO of the institute for anti-racist education!You will meet Ashley Lipscomb and David (1:40), you wi...
34. Creating Connections in Restorative Justice w/ Jammy Millet
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJammy 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...
33. Restorative Justice in Education w/ Tomay Douglass
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTomay Douglass is a Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Restorative Justice Trainer and Facilitator with Restorative Justice...
32. Restorative Justice in Black Panther (Crossover with Pop Violence Podcast)
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's episode is a feature from Pop Violence, the podcast that reviews of movies, shows, and music that interlace critical perspe...
31. Restorative Re-Entry w/ Orlando "Chilly" Mayorga
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOrlando "Chilly" Mayorga is the new Policy Coordinator for the Office of the Illinois Lt. Governor's Justice, Equity, &am...
30. Faith and Spirituality in Restorative Justice w/ Michelle Day
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMichelle Day is a minister, attorney and certified mediator, with more than 25 years of experience in conflict transformation, dedicated...
29. Inspiring Hope in Restorative Justice w/ Shadeequa Smith
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textShadeequa Smith has dedicated her career to studying the criminal justice system and understanding its impact on individuals, families, ...
28. Testing the Soil of Restorative Justice w/ Jasmyn "Jazz" Story
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJasmyn “Jazz” Story is an international Restorative Justice Facilitator, Doula, and the founder of The People’s Coalition and Free...
27. Calling Out Whiteness (Restoratively) w/ Sheryl Wilson
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSheryl R. Wilson has been a practitioner, trainer and educator in restorative justice for over fifteen years and has had the honor of wo...
26. Restorative Practices in Family and Schools w/ Patricia "Paz" Zamora
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPatricia “Paz” Zamora is an artist, former director of the Boys and Girl’s club in San Francisco, and was a leader in the Chicago ...
25. Restorative Justice in Schools, the Arts, & Beyond w/ Gilbert Salazar
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGilbert Salazar is an educator, focusing on anger management, sexual assault prevention and healthy relationship building, conflict tran...
24. Connection and Challenge in Restorative Justice w/ Malik Muhammad
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has been a grassroots organizer and activist for marginalized communities for nearly twenty-five years. He has ...
23. Bringing Community into Restorative Practices w/ Belinda Dulin
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBelinda Dulin began her employment with The Dispute Resolution Center 2003 as the Mediation Services Coordinator and assisted in launchi...
22. Your Silence Will Not Protect You w/ Barbara Sherrod
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBarbara A. Sherrod is a restorative practices Program director, avid reader, writer and mother of two. Through story-telling circles and...
21. Restorative Practices and Refining the System w/ Michelle Armster
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMichelle Armster is African American. She is also the executive director for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Central States in Nor...
20. Restorative Justice in Higher Education w/ Desirée Anderson
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Desirée Anderson was born in San Diego, California. The child of naval personnel, she had the pleasure of moving around a lot inclu...
19. Practicing Abolition w/ Demointé Wesley
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAmplify RJ community member, "Decolonize Your Classroom" workshop creator, & facilitator of childhood learning learning, D...
18. Restorative Justice & White Supremacy Culture w/ Tema Okun
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does Restorative Justice apply to White Supremacy Culture? Find out in our conversation with Tema Okun. While she's not a "...
17. Restoring Racial Justice w/ Jorge Santos
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn addition to dropping viral truth bombs online through his instagram @restortingracialjustice, Jorge Santos is a restorative justice c...
16. Restorative Connections to Ancestral Practices w/ Sandra Sosa
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter years of doing Youth Development work all throughout Chicago, Sandra Sosa is currently a member of the Social Justice and Well-bei...
15. Peacemaking Circles as a Paradigm Shift w/ Kay Pranis
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur first episode of the 2021 is one of the most widely published authors in the field of restorative justice and peacemaking. Kay Prani...
14. The Journey to Restoring Law School & More w/ Annie Buth
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLast episode of the year and it's a great one! Annie Buth is bringing Restorative Justice practices into her work with the Center f...
13. Restorative Practices in Education & Beyond w/ Dr. Gaye Lang
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Gaye Lang shares the wisdom she's gained from her decades long career in education from the classroom to advising the White Hou...
12. Restorative Farming w/ Richard Garcia of Alma Backyard Farms
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNot only is Richard an amazing human living "This Restorative Justice Life", he's also the first guest here that I didn’...
[BONUS EPISODE] I Am Because You Are (Crossover with 365 Brothers)
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's Bonus episode is crossover with the podcast “365 Brothers” with Rahbin Shyne. She is an educator and creative and the p...
11. Peacemaking in "Classrooms" Around the World w/ Shedrick Sanders
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen he was young, Shedrick Sanders' wanted to grow up to be the old guy who had so many outrageous stories, that no one would beli...
10. Restorative Strategies w/ Robert Spicer
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOver the last few decades the Rev. Dr. Robert Spicer has been doing Restorative Justice work in schools, community, THE WHITE HOUSE, and...
9. Restoring the Village w/ Reuben Roberts
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReuben Roberts currently works with Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY), even before he knew the words "Restorative Justic...
8. Healing in Circle w/ Omi Castro
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAmplify RJ’s own Omi Castro, aka "Omi the Homie", truly embodies what it means to live "This Restorative Justice Life&q...
7. Creating Safe Space w/ Pamela Purdie
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPamela Purdie has been creating safe space in circle for 20 years in Chicago and across the country. Join us for a conversation about he...
6. Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault (Crossover episode with "Do We Know Things")
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's episode is crossover with the podcast “Do We Know Things” by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton. She is a psychology professor and ...
5. Boxing Out Negativity w/ Derek Brown
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDerek Brown is a lifelong North Lawndale Resident who among so many other things is an ex-offender trying to prevent the next offender. ...
4. Living in the Circle Way w/ Helen Thomas
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHelen Thomas is a Hunkpapa Lakota and citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, she is a Native American Student Achievement Teacher for...
3. Following Spirit Into Restorative Community w/ Ashley Ellis
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAshley Shinice Ellis is the co-founder of "The B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Collective" a is a collective of black and brown womyn and girls...
2. Finding Your Restorative Superpower w/ Griffen Castillo
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen he’s not hitting the books as an Ethnic Studies major at San Francisco State University he’s doing Restorative Justice work wit...
1. Stumbling into Restorative Justice w/ Cheryl Graves
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCheryl Marie Graves is a girl from the South Side of Chicago who stumbled into Restorative Justice just at the right time. One of Chicag...
This Restorative Justice Life [Trailer]
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin Amplify RJ founder David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris (all five names for the ancestors) for conversations and stories with Restorati...