Episodios

  • MIND/Aspire Programmes - Rory's Story

    MIND/Aspire Programmes - Rory's Story
    Aug 29 2023
    The latest episode of the Talking Piece find us in conversation with Rory. a beneficiary of the MIND and Aspire programme at Northern Ireland Alternatives. Rory talks openly about what was happening in his life before being referred to Alternatives and also talks very warmly of the help he received while working with us. This is an inspiring story of hope, that when some people don't see any future for themselves there are still options if people choose to care. Very thankful to Rory, Tim and Emmet for taking the time to share about this vital piece of work that is quite literally saving lives here in NorthernIreland
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    51 m
  • Talking Piece - S03 E07 Shankill STARS Event

    Talking Piece - S03 E07 Shankill STARS Event
    Oct 27 2022
    episode 7 of our latest season focusses on the impact of the STARS programme. Striving Towards A Restorative Society seeks to increase the use of restorative practices within a number of targeted communities. On this episode we hear from more participants who have taken part in the initiative, specifically how they are using what they have learned in day to day life and in their work life as well. This programme is funded by Communities in Transition programme via the Northern Ireland Executive. #STARSRJ
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    20 m
  • B.A.N.D. Project - Developing Aspiring Young Leaders

    B.A.N.D. Project - Developing Aspiring Young Leaders
    Aug 23 2022
    This weeks episode explores the B.A.N.D. project (Build, Advocate, Nurture, Develop) for aspiring leaders from within the PUL community. Northern Ireland Alternatives' Operations Manager, Debbie Hammier explains the need for the project and where it fits into the restorative ethos of the organisation and Stacey Graham, talks about the benefits she has received as a result of participating on the programme.
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    32 m
  • Restorative Wellbeing

    Restorative Wellbeing
    Aug 16 2022
    This weeks episode explores work being done at Alternatives in the area of restorative wellbeing. Utilising a joined approach to physical and mental health with a restorative element has really seen great results, we hear from Restorative practitioner Pete Wray and some participants on the programme, about what happens and how it has helped them deal with things in their day to day lives
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    34 m
  • SAFE Project - Purpose & Impact

    SAFE Project - Purpose & Impact
    Aug 9 2022
    This weeks episode looks briefly at the purpose and impact of the SAFE project, the work that has been carried out so far and some of the learning that has taken place as a result of it. The SAFE project forms part of a wider programme funded through Communities in Transition funding.
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    24 m
  • Restorative Justice and the local Church

    Restorative Justice and the local Church
    Aug 2 2022
    This week's episode explores an event organised by Alternatives to engage local churches with our work and also to explore the connection between the values of restorative justice and the teachings of the church. Greater Shankill Alternatives site Manager, Billy Drummond explains about how the event came about and some of the attendees share their thoughts and what they walked away with from the event.
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    30 m
  • Talking Piece Podcast - Build Follow Up

    Talking Piece Podcast - Build Follow Up
    Jul 26 2022
    The latest episode of the Talking Piece podcast follows up on work being done through our BUILD project which seeks to address the issues caused by dereliction in the Shankill area and how we are working as an organisation to restore the landscape of the area and seek to regenerate unused land for the good of the community.
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    52 m
  • Season 3 Episode 1 - Mark Finnis L30 Relational Systems

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Mark Finnis L30 Relational Systems
    Nov 26 2021
    Mark Finnis is the director of L30 relational systems and an Independent Thinking associate and one of the UK's leading exponents of restorative practice. With many years experience working with schools, local government agencies and social services, he is in great demand as a speaker and trainer, helping organisations adopt restorative practices in a way that is practical and achievable. We caught up with Mark to find out how he first got interested in restorative practice and how that has developed over the years.
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    1 h y 7 m