
Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice)
Restorative Justice is often framed as an alternative to punishment in criminal legal and education settings, and but that’s only part of the story. Join host David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris to learn how to apply Restorative Justice philosophy, practices, and values in your everyday life.
Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice)
Restorative Justice as Spiritual Practice: Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel on Grief, Community & Circlekeeping
Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel returns to share the intimate journey behind her new book, Restorative Justice Practices: Circlekeeping for Community Healing. This conversation is rooted in grief, ancestry, and the deep practice of restorative justice as both strategy and spiritual path. We explore what it means to be a practitioner, a mother, an organizer, and a descendant—especially in times of personal and collective loss. This episode is for anyone navigating grief, building community, or holding space for transformation.
About Ruth
Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel is a cultural organizer, circlekeeper, spiritual practitioner, and mother. She is the founder of Fanm Saj, where she uplifts healing justice and ancestral practices to build collective power in Black and brown communities. Her new book is an offering of tools, stories, and spiritual grounding for anyone practicing or curious about restorative justice and circlekeeping.
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Restorative Justice Practices: Circlekeeping for Community Healing: https://www.ruthjeannoel.com/product-page/restorative-justice-practices-circle-keeping-for-community-healing
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