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June 2 is the 9th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Let’s teach our children about the significance of reconciliation and the journey toward healing and understanding. Learn more about the 94 Calls to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gwzDnHaK #TRC #CallsToAction #ReconciliationJourney

In today's short preview clip, we highlight how Hennepin County prioritizes listening to the voice of lived experience. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dKu_miyJ

Our world has so many difficult challenges in it, I thought as a Valentine's gift to all that you would enjoy seeing and hearing about this lovely children's book about hope. Interestingly, the book has a very strong appeal for adults as well as children. Our conversation is about 20 minutes long and Janet Lawler, author, provides insights about the importance and power of hope. I hope you find it enjoyable enough to pass this link along to others and to buy her book 😊 And for more information about emotional intelligence please see www.emotionroadmap.com

Check out my new blog about Never Alone: The Power to Inspire Hope at https://lnkd.in/e9-tpfiv Buckner International, #hopeshineshere

The power of now is real. Mindfulness, or the practice of fully engaging with the present moment, is a powerful tool for enhancing emotional well-being.

We're revealing the cover of this year's addition to the Good News for Little Hearts series! In Darcy Is Always First, edited by Lauren Whitman, children will learn how to show love and patience to their brothers and sisters, even when they annoy each other. Learn more and see the full reveal at https://buff.ly/4aLMOqr.

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Finding our voices through agency and empowerment are catalysts for healing. Yet sometimes, the hurts we experience in BIPOC communities make it easier to name what we don't want rather than what we do. In this episode of "Centering Justice: Finding Your Voice," Kallista Marie, founder of Our Community Read, shares what principles she holds dear to finding her voice. Catch the full session recording at https://lnkd.in/eZy8kjP4

Finding our voices through agency and empowerment are catalysts for healing. Yet sometimes, the hurts we experience in BIPOC communities make it easier to name what we don't want rather than what we do. In this episode of "Centering Justice: Finding Your Voice," Kallista Marie, founder of Our Community Read, shares what principles she holds dear to finding her voice. Catch the full session recording at https://lnkd.in/eZy8kjP4

I am delighted to finally share a glimpse into the powerful work of our network of partners across the country! This video highlights the perspective of some amazing humans leading and experiencing restorative justice diversion programs. In these programs, participants are invited to deeply explore a set of questions that look very different from the questions asked by the criminal legal system. Instead of focusing on what law was broken and how we punish the person that broke it, restorative justice recognizes that what is elevated as a crime is not always an accurate reflection of the harm caused or a directive on what is needed to make things right. Restorative justice starts with the questions: What happened? Who was harmed and what do they need? Whose obligation is it to repair the harm and meet those needs? Furthermore, these programs address unmet needs that may have led someone to cause harm. By asking questions like “Who else has been impacted by this harm? What are the root causes? and What is needed to address those root causes and prevent further harm?” We delve into the restorative justice process, aiming not only to repair harm but also to sow transformative seeds that lead to deeper relationships and meaningful accountability. Special shout-out to our partners that helped to collaborate and share their voices for the making of this video: Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project Community Works West Raphah Institute The Center for Restorative Approaches Visual Street Films