#212 iChange Justice Podcast Investing in People, Cultivating Safety—The Core Mission

Join hosts Joy Gilfilen (Restorative Community Coalition) and criminal justice educator Karen Ball for a powerful installment as they explore the foundational principles driving the iChange Justice movement.

This episode draws on five years of work and the wisdom of global, national, and local thought leaders. We dive into our core philosophy: "When we invest in punishment, we perpetuate harm; when we invest in people, we cultivate safety."

In this episode, you'll hear the essential impact of insights from:

Mel Hoover (Mel-Rose Ministries): On the ethical grounding of restorative practice.

Marc Santos (NobleGoldman Network): Pathways to systemic change through regenerative economics.

Kurt Krueger (Peacemakers Circles): Methods for conflict resolution and peace education.

James White (ESATTA Cooperative): The power of community support and self-advocacy.

Irene Morgan: The vision steering the Restorative Community Coalition.

We connect the dots between activism, education, and policy to show the concrete actions needed to build a more humane future. Don't miss this crucial conversation about choosing people over punishment!

Find iChange Justice every Thursday at noon.