Best Kim I Plyler Podcasts (2024)

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Transforming Police Practice with Kerry Clamp, Ph. D. 25:19

1d ago25:19

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerry Clamp, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kerry Clamp joins us to discuss insights from her extensive research and experience in transforming police practice through restorative approaches. She traces the origins of restorative-based policy, highlighting its proven impact on addressing youth off…

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Building a New Reality with IIRP founder Ted Wachtel 22:58

8d ago22:58

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes founder and former president of the IIRP, Ted Wachtel, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ted joins us to discuss how restorative practices extend beyond formal processes like conferences and mediations, encompassing everyday interactions and informal methods of conflict resolution. He reflects on his journey of …

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Wichita Series: Culture of Connection with Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian 23:49

15d ago23:49

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their…

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Wichita Series: Proactive Strategies with Glen Williams and Lan Huynh 23:02

23d ago23:02

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glen Williams and Lan Huynh to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their distric…

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Wichita Series: Challenges and Triumphs of Large-Scale Restorative Practices Implementation 20:45

1M ago20:45

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michele Ingenthron and Fabián Armendariz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across …

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Restorative Filmmaking - Exploring the Narrative with Jalyn Baity 23:23

1M ago23:23

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The Restorative Works! Podcast is one year old! Thank you for listening! Welcome to season 2! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jalyn Baity to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jalyn speaks with us about his recent film production, "STATISTICS.” Adapted from a poem he wrote, the narrative follows DJ, a grieving and misguided youth, as he reconciles…

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From Surviving to Thriving With Cheyenne E. Rhodes 20:55

1M ago20:55

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cheyenne E. Rhodes to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Cheyenne speaks with us about her insights into the evolution of her approach to intervention, realizing the need for trauma-informed care, positive behavioral support, and restorative practices. She shares examples of the power of data analysis in shaping int…

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The Human Side of Education with Brian Bereman and Carlos Munoz 19:51

2M ago19:51

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Brian Bereman and Carlos Munoz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Brian and Carlos speak with us about their experiences training and sustaining restorative practices across schools in the Bronx borough of New York City. Brian and Carlos share stories of empathy and compassion, illustrating the transformative eff…

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Nurturing Belonging in Schools with Carrie Gilman 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carrie Gilman to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carrie speaks with us about the importance of addressing the deep need for belonging in students, particularly those most marginalized in society. She delves into the challenges of engaging parents and the community at large. Carrie highlights the creation of youth…

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Addressing the Disconnect with Sethu Nair 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Sethu Laxmi Nair to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Sethu speaks with us about her work in conflict management and how she has seen global, political, and cultural events weigh heavily in instances of interpersonal conflict, acknowledging collective exhaustion that has become a norm in the modern human experience…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. Part 2 22:33

2M ago22:33

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Fatemeh and Ben join us as we continue our conversation from part one and dive deeper into the large-scale research they conducted in partnership with Chicago Public Schools. Fate…

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The Healing Power of Words with Guest Bathsheba Monk 20:56

2M ago20:56

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Join us as we uncover the healing narratives of poets, playwrights, novelists, and artists who share their intimate experiences of catharsis and recovery through their written words. Whether you're a creative writer, a mental health advocate, or someone who seeks solace in the rhythm of verses, this episode is for you. In our inspirational discussi…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. – Part 1 22:22

3M ago22:22

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the Education Lab research team, including Fatemeh and Ben, evaluated the effect of restorative practices implemented in schools across the …

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Journey Into the Healing Arts with Heather Browne 17:46

3M ago17:46

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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we welcome an extraordinary guest, Heather Browne, a renowned Shaman and Master of the Healing Arts. Heather brings years of wisdom and a deep understanding of alternative healing practices that have transformed lives. Join us as Heather delves into the world of shamanic traditions, discussing the inters…

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Stories of Central America, Friendship, and Restorative Leadership with Flor García Mencos 23:11

3M ago23:11

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Flor García Mencos to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Flor speaks with us about her co-authored book, Encounters with Restorative Practices: Restorative Stories in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The book is a collection of stories written by restorative practitioners that describe the unique social c…

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Right Brain Restorative Practices with Carlos Alvarez 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carlos Alvarez to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carlos speaks with us about right-brain restorative practices, which focuses on an individual's right-brain neurobiological and psychological capacity. These brain regions influence the balance of self-regulation and motivation. Carlos discusses the importance of …

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Voice to Power in Restorative Justice with Marlee Liss 21:01

3M ago21:01

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Marlee Liss to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Marlee speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. Her case made history as the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice processes through the courts. She describes her experience in the traditional court system as one whe…

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Looking Back to Move Forward with Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul 19:19

4M ago19:19

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Adam speaks with us about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania’s relational culture of communal input, a multidimensional leadership that seeks council from many members, not just a single or small group of leaders. This leadership model platforms variou…

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Relational Mindset in Leadership with Justin Mui of LCCS 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Justin Mui to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Justin speaks with us about the importance of having a relational mindset in leadership. He explains that this is a mindset geared toward growth, personally and professionally. It finds ways to effectively and efficiently build healthy relationships in the workplace s…

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Increasing Resiliency – Public Health Approaches with Lorenn Walker, J.D., M.P.H. 19:36

4M ago19:36

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Lorenn Walker, J.D., M.P.H., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Lorenn speaks with us about her public health approaches to working with the criminal legal system. Through diversion, Lorenn’s work addresses criminal issues that are better dealt with using proactive approaches instead of punitive ones. She address…

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Finding Radical Acceptance and Communal Courage with Micheal Nelson 18:50

4M ago18:50

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michael Nelson, cast member of The Prison Within documentary, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Micheal speaks with us about his work with incarcerated individuals who committed crimes in their youth at Kid C.A.T. Through restorative practices, Michael engages these individuals to explore radical acceptance and …

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“The Prison Within” with Erin Kenway and Katherin Hervey 21:34

5M ago21:34

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Erin Kenway and Katherin Hervey to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Erin and Kathrine discuss their award-winning documentary film The Prison Within, which follows the powerful stories of survivors of violent crime and incarcerated individuals as they participate in an innovative restorative justice program to hea…

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“Be this framework” - Embodying Restorative Justice with Kerrie Sellen 18:34

5M ago18:34

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerrie Sellen to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations was held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities, A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Kerrie speaks about engaging in work with …

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Normalizing Family Group Conferences in the Netherlands with Hedda van Lieshout 23:16

5M ago23:16

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Hedda van Lieshout, to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations were held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities, A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Hedda speaks with us about the work…

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Courageous Conversations with Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt 22:57

5M ago22:57

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Shelley Jones-Holt, Ed.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations were held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities: A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Dr. Shelley shares with us h…

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The Past, Present, and Future of Secondary Alternative Education with Dr. Michael G. DeAntonio 23:05

5M ago23:05

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michael G. DeAntonio, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. DeAntonio tells the story of how Buxmont Academy, comprised of six alternative schools in eastern Pennsylvania, USA, came to be from the minds of the founders, Susan and Ted Wachtel. He explains how their ideas became the foundation of how we use…

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A Commitment to Change with Amy Dallas of the Vera Institute of Justice 18:19

6M ago18:19

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Amy Dallas, J.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Amy’s work with the Vera Institute of Justice is focused on supporting prosecution offices across the U.S. in making policy changes that divert community members from the justice system. These policy changes are accomplished through partnerships with offices in…

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A Reflection of the Space and Well-being with Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH – Part 2 23:31

6M ago23:31

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, Ph.D., M.P.H., to the Restorative Works! podcast public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, with experts in the public health field. We continue the conversation with Dr. Florestal-…

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A Reflection of the Space and Well-being with Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH 24:32

6M ago24:32

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH, to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier discusses the significance of cr…

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Public Health and Higher Education Through a Restorative Lens with Dr. Gina Baral Abrams 21:57

6M ago21:57

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gina Baral Abrams, Dr.P.H., Ed.M., LSW, to the Restorative Works! Podcast public health series. Today we are discussing insights on Dr. Abrams’ recently published white paper, A Restorative Practices Strategy to Advance Community Health. Using a restorative framework provides community health professionals a huma…

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Finding Connection for Better Health with Dr. Sandro Galea 19:42

7M ago19:42

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Sandro Galea to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. The US Surgeon General's report revealed how different generations are experien…

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Addressing Social Isolation with a Systems Approach with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad 20:09

7M ago20:09

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. Humans are social creatures and like all social species, have a better…

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Transformative Justice with Ray Evans 16:54

7M ago16:54

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carlus “Ray” Evans to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ray speaks with us about his experience as a Transformative Justice Circle Keeper, situating community building as paramount to making strides in fostering safety and trust in communities. He describes how a transformative circle looks and feels and provides t…

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Addressing Bullying Using a Restorative Approach with Jim Jelinske 17:18

7M ago17:18

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jim Jelinske to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jim speaks with us about using restorative methods to address bullying that happens both in-person and online. Harm created by bullying has widespread effects, going well beyond the bully and the bullied. Restorative methods help us to understand the importance of t…

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Creating a Restorative Bermuda with Sloane Johnson 16:23

8M ago16:23

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Sloane Johnson to theRestorative Works!Podcast. Sloane speaks with us about the challenges and victories in implementing restorative practices in schools across Bermuda and the importance of implementation beyond the classroom. Creating a supportive and nurturing network within the school system requires policies…

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Creating Inclusion and Belonging Utilizing Restorative Practices with Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad 18:46

8M ago18:46

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ardavan discusses the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of restorative practices. He shares that the ways individuals’ environment, socioeconomic circumstances, demographics in a community, and overall situation can impact their mind…

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glenn North, educator, Poet, and Director of Inclusive Learning and Creative Impact at the Kansas City Museum 18:24

8M ago18:24

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Glenn North, Educator, Poet, and Director Speaks with Claire de Mézerville López PublishedJun 08, 2023 Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glenn North, educator, Poet, and Director of Inclusive Learning and Creative Impact at the Kansas City Museum to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Glenn explains how the Kansas City Museum is a space where truth a…

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Claire de Mézerville López and Abdul Malik Muhammad, Ed.D. discuss the revolutionary aspects of Restorative Practices 15:42

8M ago15:42

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Abdul Malik Muhammad, Ed.D. speaks with host Claire de Mézerville López Claire de Mézerville López and Abdul Malik Muhammad, Ed.D. discuss the revolutionary aspects of Restorative Practices. Dr. Muhammad references Affect Psychology (Tomkins, 1962; Tomkins, 1963) and the Compass of Shame (Nathanson, 1992). View this descriptive video to learn more …

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Love Does Not Hurt with Reverend Annette Love 20:23

8M ago20:23

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Reverend Annette Love to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Rev. Love speaks to us about her experience facilitating restorative conferences in matters of domestic abuse, homicide, and assault. She emphasizes that participation in these conferences is often steeped in familial love, relational bonds, and the need fo…

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The Humanistic Ability to Change–Restorative Methods with Ruchelle Pride 16:23

9M ago16:23

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes award-winning public servant leader, Ruchelle Pride, to Restorative Works! Podcast. Ruchellespeaks to us about working with people involved in the justice system. She speaks to engaging with people in ways that subvert the traditional experience of the justice system, one that removes conflict from the stakeholde…

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Discovering what is held dear with Daniel Rios, connecting and correcting with young offenders in Colombia 20:36

9M ago20:36

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes political scientist, Daniel Rios Moreno, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Daniel speaks with us about his role in intervening and diverting youths from the criminal justice system in Bogotá, Columbia. His team uses restorative methods to increase safety in response to violent action committed by youth in detent…

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Jonathan Shenk Entrepreneur and Presbyterian Minister Joins Claire de Mézerville López 17:08

9M ago17:08

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes entrepreneur and Presbyterian minister, Jonathan Shenk, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jonathan speaks to us about how he incorporates restorative practices in his business in order to build stronger relationships with his team. He focuses on proactively addressing conflict amidst language and cultural barrie…

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Modeling Community in Higher Education with Patience Whitworth, Ph.D. - Higher Education Special 15:35

9M ago15:35

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Claire de Mézerville López and co-host, Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D., welcomes Patience Whitworth, Ph.D, to the Restorative Works! Podcast as part of our higher education series. Patience describes how her students have taken on the basics of engaging with each other restoratively and made it their own through listening circles, participatory leadership, …

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Bringing your whole self to the conversation with Katryna Sardis – Higher Education Special 17:10

10M ago17:10

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Claire de Mézerville López and co-host, Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D., welcomes Katryna Sardis, to the Restorative Works! Podcast as part of our higher education series. Katryna discusses the importance of creating and sustaining an environment where stakeholders, students, and staff are heard during discussions that affect them. She is helping to set the …

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Laura Mack Speaks with Claire de Mézerville López and co-host Kaleigh Mrowka 19:36

10M ago19:36

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Claire de Mézerville López and co-host Kaleigh Mrowka welcome Laura Mack to the Restorative Works! Podcast as part of our higher education series. Laura speaks about the difference between using restorative methods in higher education spaces versus K-12 education. Navigating the transition between teenagerhood into young adulthood requires high sup…

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Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. Speaks with Claire de Mézerville López 21:18

10M ago21:18

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Kaleigh speaks to us about the status of higher education as we continue to move forward through the pandemic and examining the disconnect between students and faculty, faculty and administration, and students with fellow students. She challenges fellow me…

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Dr. Lindsey Pointer Joins Claire de Mézerville López to Discuss Restorative Practices 17:10

10M ago17:10

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes professor, author, and restorative justice facilitator, Dr. Lindsey Pointer to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Lindsey’s work and passion for education through play shines through all that she does. She explains how experiential methods to teaching restorative methods gives way to art and expression in powerful w…

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Kenyatta Stephens, CEO of Black Family Development, Inc. Speaks with Claire de Mézerville López 15:24

11M ago15:24

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kenyatta Stephens, Chief Executive Officer of Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) to the Restorative Works! Podcast. BFDI is a comprehensive, restorative, non-profit family counseling agency created in 1978 by the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers. BDFI is committed to equity a…

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