By Samantha Lawlor, Survivor For the first time in 13 years, I visited my father in prison. He had been transferred to a hospital and was … [Read more...]
RE:STORE JUSTICE: National Gun Violence Survivors week
In February we acknowledge National Gun Violence Survivors week. I would guess that many of you, like me, are survivors of Gun Violence. It’s a club … [Read more...]
Re:Store Justice & Equity Justice Initiative Museums, Montgomery, Alabama
In November 2019 I traveled with over one hundred members of my Jewish congregation to Montgomery, Alabama, on a pilgrimage to two remarkable … [Read more...]
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By Rebecca Weiker, Re:Store Justice Program Director In November 2019 I traveled with over one hundred members of my Jewish congregation to … [Read more...]
RE:STORE SURVIVORS
By Angie Romero A lot of people can pinpoint the day their life changed forever. Many of us graduate college, get married, or have a child and … [Read more...]
LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK: Letters to the editor
My utmost respects are extended in full fashion. Let me get right down to this article. I’ll be brief and direct. Hope to make a direct impact in … [Read more...]
Re:Store Justice starts 5-year restorative justice pilot program
A live internet joint press conference involving San Quentin State Prison and CDCR officials in Sacramento announced a five-year restorative justice … [Read more...]
Senator and author share challenge of passing SB 1437
It’s hard to get laws changed, even harder to make any revisions applicable to people already serving their time, nevertheless Senator Nancy Skinner … [Read more...]
New technology aids police oversight
New technology exposes an old and persistent problem of the criminal justice system — false testimony by the police. “Behind closed doors, we call it … [Read more...]
Javier Stuaring brings victims and offenders together
Javier Stuaring organizes healing dialogues between families of people who have a loved one murdered with families of loved ones serving life … [Read more...]