Best International Institute For Restorative Practices Iirp Podcasts (2025)

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Restorative Media: A Lens on Rural Costa Rica and El Colectivo 506 23:40

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Katherine Stanley Obando to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Katherine shares how restorative practices show up organically in her work as a journalist, particularly in rural areas where trust, voice, and relationships are essential. Through El Colectivo 506, a Costa Rican journalism collective rooted in community…

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Community First, Always: Restorative Justice in Schools and Beyond with Bianca Johnson 20:12

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Bianca Johnson to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Bianca joins us and shares her introduction to restorative justice through a pilot diversion program that instantly resonated with her values. Her story highlights how relationships built in the community can open the door for meaningful engagement and real change…

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Bridging Language, Culture, and Connection with Peggy Barrette 20:41

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome long-time educator and bilingual consultant Peggy Barrette to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Peggy joins …

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Naming Harm, Shifting Power: Restorative Lens on Youth Justice with Joe Blake 24:41

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome seasoned youth care specialist Joe Blake to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Joe joins us to discuss the re…

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Where the Circle Begins: Healing Justice with Indigenous Roots 21:57

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome dedicated community leader, Nicole Chouinard, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Nicole joins us to share …

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IIRP Canada Series – Restorative Practices in Canadian Education 22:50

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada Pat Lewis, for a special series with IIRP Canada highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode they welcome seasoned educator, consultant, and curriculum specialist, Angela Green, to the Restorative Works! Podcas…

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The Power of Storytelling, A Collaborative Episode with Minorities in Publishing Podcast 49:36

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The Power of Storytelling is a special collaboration episode between Minorities in Publishing and the Restorative Works! Podcast. Through the power of storytelling, we aim to engage powerful leaders and activists in conversations around keeping hope in dire times; giving back power to communities; radical empathy; arts as means to tell real life st…

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Artful Integration: Restorative Practices, the Arts, and Evidence-Based Impact 24:42

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Returning guests, Dr. Lindsey Pointer and Deron Bell, two inspiring voices at the intersection of education, creativity, and healing, are featured presenters for the upcoming 2025 IIRP World Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee—Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices. Lindsey, Assistant Professor at Vermont Law an…

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Recidivism, Redirection, and Restorative Justice with Dr. Kendall Hughes 24:59

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Kendall Hughes, D.Min., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Dr. Hughes shares moving stories—from a group of teens who made amends after a traumatic act of vandalism, to incarcerated men working through shame and accountability in a high-security penitentiary. These stories highlight the power of r…

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Global Connections Through Restorative Justice with Emanuela Biffi 24:15

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Emanuela Biffi from the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Emanuela shares how the EFRJ is fostering a vibrant global restorative justice community through international events, training programs, and innovative initiatives like the REstART Art Festival. EF…

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Change-Makers Start Here: with Dr. Michael Washington & Dr. Doug Judge 25:40

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michael Washington, Ph.D., and Doug Judge, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Washington and Dr. Judge share their insights on how leaders can step into complex, high-stakes environments and commit to change using relational-based approaches. Dr. Washington, an expert in leadership development and oper…

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Restorative Justice & Gendered Violence with Dr. Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt 27:41

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt, D.Phil., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Dr. Rosenblatt discusses the critical shortcomings of the conventional criminal justice system in addressing gendered violence and explores how restorative justice offers a survivor-centered alternative. Survivors often face secon…

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Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline with Mark R. Warren 25:49

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mark R. Warren to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Mark shares insights from his latest book, Willful Defiance, shedding light on how exclusionary discipline policies, such as suspensions and expulsions for minor infractions, have been instrumental in pushing children from the classroom to the criminal …

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The Art of Narrative: Trauma, and Healing with Dr. Frida Rundell 24:28

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Welcome to Season 3! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Frida Rundell Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Dr. Rundell unpacks the intersection of storytelling, trauma, and restorative practices, offering a deeply personal and professional perspective on fostering healing. Drawing from her childhood experiences in South Africa, Dr.…

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Live Recording: Transforming Campus Culture with Restorative Practices 27:15

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Nicole Garcia Diaz and Robert Gordon to this special episode of the Restorative Works! Podcast, recorded live during the IIRP Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education’s virtual forum on December 5-6, 2024! Robert and Nicole share their personal journeys with restorative practices, highli…

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Restorative Justice Without Limits with Dr. Gemma Varona 20:40

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gemma Varona, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Varona joins us and discusses her decades of experience researching the evolving boundaries of restorative justice, challenging the traditional limits imposed by legal frameworks. She shares her journey from academia to hands-on work with survivors of te…

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Restorative Works! Podcast Celebrates its 100th Episode! 37:02

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Join Claire de Mézerville López as we celebrate 100 episodes of Restorative Works! Listen along as we journey through some of the many inspiring moments where we have listened to people from across the globe describing their work of restoring dignity and building relationships and community. From the classroom, to the workplace, to city streets aro…

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Housing, Harm Reduction, and Restorative Practices with Adam Haller 27:02

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Adam Haller to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Adam joins us and shares his story, from a career in carpentry to leading efforts at one of Pittsburg’s largest homeless shelters, Community Human Services Wood Street Commons. He discusses how his team works to foster dignity and authentic relationships in a system …

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Battling Burnout: Teacher Wellness and Restorative Principles with Ivelisse Cotto 23:47

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Ivelisse Cotto to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ivelisse joins us to discuss the challenges teachers face when implementing restorative practices, especially when many have never been taught to tap into their own emotions or build crucial relationships with students. She discusses the importance of offering tea…

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Art, Activism, and Personal Narratives with Jennifer Baker 26:22

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jennifer Baker to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jennifer joins us and delves into the concept of narrative change, exploring how storytelling—through media, art, and learning—can drive long-term social change. Jennifer highlights her work with the Narrative Initiative, a nonprofit that amplifies community-drive…

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Restorative Practices and Animal-Assisted Interventions with Jenna Eckna 18:57

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jenna Eckna, LCSW to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jenna is Vice President of Social Services at Green Chimneys, a unique agency dedicated to supporting youth and families through nature-based programs, animal-assisted interventions, and restorative practices. Jenna reflects on how these innovative approaches e…

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The Three Pillars of School Safety with Jadine Chou 21:59

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jadine Chou to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jadine joins us to discuss the importance of relationships in defining safety in schools. From morning greetings by security staff to hallway interactions with teachers, she explains how simple, consistent actions build trust and make students feel valued. Through pr…

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Challenges and Rewards of Elevating Student Voice with Emily Murphy 22:46

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Emily Murphy to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Emily shares the story of the Restorative Practice Student Board, a leadership group of middle school students who mediate conflicts, review school policies, and make impactful decisions—like rewriting the school's dress code to reflect student voice and …

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From Trauma to Transformation with Janette Graham 23:01

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Janette Graham to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Janette discusses her powerful journey advocating for justice-involved individuals. Drawing from personal experiences, including her son’s incarceration at a young age, Janette shares how her organization, No Struggle, No Success (NSNS), has become a fu…

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Challenging Punitive Systems with Student Leader, Anusha Nadkarni 21:19

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Anusha Nadkarni to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Anusha is a passionate student leader and CEO. She joins us and shares her journey from discovering restorative practices as a high school student to launching the first student-led restorative outreach program in her region. She describes the power of restorativ…

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Fostering Connection in Education with Shana Haines, Ph.D. 20:57

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Shana Haines, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Dr. Haines shares her expertise on the urgent need for meaningful connections in education with a focus on historically marginalized students and families, especially in a post-COVID landscape where isolation and technology-driven interactions are…

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Bridging Gaps with from Kendall Hughes, D. Min., and Captain Jeff Stilwell 21:21

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kendall Hughes, D. Min. and Captain Jeff Stilwell to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Kendall shares his reflections on his two decades as a chaplain in federal prisons, where he facilitated transformative dialogues between incarcerated individuals and the victims of violent crimes. He shares how this e…

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Storytelling and Literacy for Reconciliation with Jennifer Coreas 21:29

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Claire de Mézerville López and cohost, IIRP Lecturer A. Miguel Tello, welcome Jennifer Coreas to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Jennifer discusses her work at ConTextos, a literacy nonprofit in El Salvador and Chicago. This organization works across schools, prisons, and communities to foster critical thinking, connection, and shared purpose. Jen…

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Safety and Harmony: Stories from Finland’s Mediation Practices 19:49

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In this special episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López welcomes Kethlin Lorincz and is joined by co-host Maia Chochua, vice chair of the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ), to celebrate Restorative Justice Week. This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local Communities Around the World," …

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Indigenous Wisdom, Global Lessons: Restorative Justice in Bolivia 24:10

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In this special episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López welcomes Paolo Baffero, Ph.D., and is joined by co-host, Laura Hein, policy officer at the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ), to celebrate Restorative Justice Week. This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local Communities Around the…

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Restorative Justice in the Amazon: Communities, Nature, and Conflict 25:25

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In this special episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López welcomes Nirson Medeiros da Silva Neto, Ph.D., and is joined by co-host, Brunilda Pali, Chair of the board at the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ), to celebrate Restorative Justice Week. This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local…

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Sasmos in Crete: A Vernacular Approach to Restorative Justice 24:03

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In this special episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López welcomes Leah Koumentaki, Ph.D., and is joined by co-host Federico Reggio, Ph. D., from the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ), to celebrate Restorative Justice Week. This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local Communities Around th…

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Navigating Conflict: Lessons from Debate with Zeph Chang 20:29

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Zeph Chang to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Director of Organizational Development Koury Cook. Join us as Zeph shares how debate can open minds, teaching students to understand multiple perspectives through “switch side debating,” and how these experiences build emotional intel…

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Walking Through Tensions: Navigating Polarization in K-12 22:09

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Eneida Padró, Ph.D., and Kate Shapero to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Instructor and Implementation Coach Nikki Chamblee, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore what it means to “walk through tensions” - how we exist, find, and build community and forge a path forward th…

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Walking Through Tensions: Navigating Polarization with Dr. Borbala Fellegi 27:45

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Borbala Fellegi, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. In this series of episodes, we explore what it means to “walk through tensions” - how we exist, find, and build community and forge a path forward through times of extreme polarization. Dr. Fellegi joins us to explore the intricate dynamics of polarizatio…

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Walking Through Tensions: Conversations on Identity and Community in Higher Education with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen 22:33

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes J. Cody Nielsen, Ph.D. to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined again by co-host, Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore what it means to “walk through tensions” - how we exist, find, and…

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Walking Through Tensions: Navigating Family Dynamics with Shelley Jones-Holt, Ed.D. 29:53

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Shelley Jones-Holt, Ed.D. to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined again by co-host, IIRP Vice President for Partnerships Keith Hickman. In this series of episodes, we explore what it means to “walk through tensions” - how we exist, find, and build community and forge a path forward through times of ex…

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Healing Through Dialogue: Insights from Alaya Vautier 21:55

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Alaya Vautier to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Join us as Alaya reflects on the importance of taking time in mediation processes, the power of genuine listening, and the challenges and rewards of working with youth through restorative justice. From her early days in mediation to her current role designing and …

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Restorative Practices in the Judicial System with Judge Ray Kramer 26:26

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raymond E. Kramer, J.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Vice President for Partnerships Keith Hickman. Judge Kramer joins us and provides a compelling narrative of how restorative justice, mediation, and peacekeeping circles have shifted the paradigm in administrative law, em…

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Bridging Academia and Lived Experience with Dr. Gabriel Velez 23:24

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gabriel Velez, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Dr. Velez joins us to explore the intricate ways adolescents perceive violence, peace, and justice, shedding light on the critical need for adult reflection and humility in restorative work. They discuss how the societal emphasis on punitive measures influ…

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From PO to Parliament with Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim 22:23

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Razwana joins us and shares her unique insights into the importance of healing, accountability, and ethical leadership within the realms of public safety and community support. Listen as she describes how her extensive experience working with vulner…

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Indigenous Ethos and Restorative Justice with Gayle Desmeules 24:29

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gayle Desmeules to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Gayle joins us and shares her insights into how restorative practices rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing are transforming communities and workplaces in Canada. She highlights the significance of acknowledging traditional lands and celebrates National Indigenous…

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From Restorative, Culture, and Corporate America with Jose Molina 19:26

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jose Molina to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jose joins us and shares his journey from volunteering with the Peace Corps in Costa Rica to implementing restorative practices in corporate America. He provides firsthand accounts of building bridges within communities, creating inclusive environments, and empowerin…

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Existing with Audacity and Authenticity with Lauryn Whitney 23:47

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Claire de Mézerville López and co-host, IIRP instructor and implementation coach, Kiyaana Cox-Jones, welcome Lauryn Whitney to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Lauryn dives deep into the transformative power of storytelling, explaining how personal narratives can drive collective healing and societal change. She explains what it means to live with a…

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Restorative Approaches to Student Behavior with Nicholas Steffner, M.A. 25:03

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Nicholas Steffner, M.A., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Nicholas shares his personal path with restorative practices, from his beginnings as a teacher and counselor to becoming a leading advocate and trainer in restorative practices approaches. With insights from his ongoing doctoral research, he discusses th…

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From Words to Action: DEI and RP with Cameron K. Ramirez, M.Ed. 23:52

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cameron K. Ramirez, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Cameron joins us as we discuss her recent op-ed, “When it Comes to DEI, Principals Must Be More Than Performative,” discussing the urgent need to turn words into actions when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She shares her personal journey…

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Special Collaboration Episode: Broken Office Chair and Restorative Works! 40:49

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Join us for an exciting collaboration between the Restorative Works! Podcast and Alternatives Youth podcast, Broken Office Chair! Claire de Mézerville López sits down with BOC’s host and Alternatives’ Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara, to chat about their experiences with their respective podcasts and the growth and opportunities to connect that…

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Hawaiian Indigenous Voices with Noenoe Silva and ʻIhilani Lasconia 24:03

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes ʻIhilani Lasconia and Noenoe K. Silva, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Noenoe and ʻIhilani join us to share their passionate insight on the imperative nature of preserving, restoring, and honoring Hawaiian culture and language. Noenoe shares her journey of reclaiming Native Hawaiian history through the lens of…

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Restorative Employment: When Work Restores Dignity and Livelihoods 23:06

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Justin Mui to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Justin joins us again to follow up on the conversation started in episode 42 where he took us through an exploration of the benefits of utilizing a relational mindset in the workplace. Justin shares the journey of LCCS’s Restorative Employment Hub initiative whic…

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Building Bridges Through Circle Work at Carnegie Mellon 19:17

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Candace Okello and Tera Monroe of Carnegie Mellon University to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative pract…