I’m so delighted to share with you in this episode a conversation I had with Darnell “Moe” Washington about his experiences with and practices related to restorative justice.
Moe is the founder of Los Angeles-based nonprofit African American Community Healing and former president of the San Quentin Coalition For Justice. In his words: “If I can resolve situations in prison, why can’t we do this in our communities?”
Listen in to hear Moe share about:
How learning new conflict skills can change your responses, your relationships, and your life
Why it’s important to cultivate relationships with people from different social locations
What restorative justice is, and how it can transform relationships between harmed parties, responsible parties, and community members
How community-building communications can help prevent situations like the one that led to George Floyd’s murder in 2020
If you were moved by this episode, consider donating to Moe’s organization.
And if you think it could help others you know, please share it!
My recommendations for related resources:
Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice by Judith Herman MD
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer
How to Fight by Thich Nhat Hanh
Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriet Lerner PhD
We Will Not Cancel Us And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brown
Anger and Forgiveness: Resentment, Generosity, Justice by Martha C. Nussbaum
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