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Kusum Crimmel
Our practitioner spotlight for the month of April is Kusum Crimmel. You do not want to miss our conversation about Restorative and Somatic Practices for educators and students. I loved the focus on how the energy and expression of our lived experience, in many cases the trauma of those experiences and how they are expressed through our mannerisms and movements. You can listen to the first part of our discussion here and dare I say the conversation gets even better in the second part of the conversation as we discuss Kusum’s passion as a trainer, coach, circle keeper and facilitator for Dissecting Whiteness Through the Lens of Restorative Practices. You listen in at bit.ly/kcrppt2a
Frederick Cooper
January 2023 practitioner spotlight is Frederick Cooper. He is a restorative justice trainer, advocate, circle keeper and coach. Frederick works for the Cook County Department of Justice in Chicago, Illinois. We had a great conversation about the impact of his work on the people he serves and the punitive justice system he works tirelessly to find a balance within our communities where we prioritize community, relationships and healing.
You will want to hear part 2 of our discussion about Restorative Justice and the Police. You can get there @bit.ly/rjfredpt2
Upstanders Are The Future
Relationship Between Restorative Practices and Upstanders
Our youth want to take action and be a part of making their world a better, kinder, more equitable place for all people. Here is a short interview with one of our rock star activist and upstanders Jiboni Gloistein. Restorative Practices deepens the relationships Upstanders intend to build among community members.
The Impact of Restorative Practices from the Youth’s Perspective
Phoebe Smith has a discussion with youth Ben DeDominic and Mahalia Morgan about how implementing Restorative Practices in their school, impacted them.
