restorative justice

“Restorative justice,” the social worker said, “allows those who commit crimes to meet with the victims to talk about what happened and how to repair the harm.”

“A Nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground.” — Cheyenne proverb  Shakopee Women’s Prison

We asked several women to respond to this question: “Why are you involved in transformative justice?”  We also asked several women

In the male-dominated criminal justice field, Anika Bowie stands out. She represents the Minneapolis NAACP as co-chair of the criminal justice reform committee and

Awareness and understanding sometimes come from the most unexpected places. In my case, it was from going to San Quentin

Building a coalition to pass legislation to support pregnant women and new mothers in Minnesota prisons and jails

“If you have not received adequate education, adequate mental health services, you face racial discrimination – all of those cumulative disparities come together in the criminal justice system.”

“You have been given a second chance, and it would be a shame to waste it.”

“We’re here to stabilize and support people in the choices they make. … be supportive but also hold people accountable.”

Keeping restorative justice in the family Two of the books published by Living Justice Press. There is no hint that