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)
24. Connection and Challenge in Restorative Justice w/ Malik Muhammad
Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has been a grassroots organizer and activist for marginalized communities for nearly twenty-five years. He has focused on the development of Black boys to men, establishing a progressive pedagogy for oppressed youth and building progressive organizations. He has founded two organizations, Akoben LLC and Transforming Lives Inc., as vehicles to “transform lives, one community at a time.”
You will meet Malik Muhammad (1:59). He opens with a dialogue about optimism and ancestors (7:39) and introduces the idea of connection and challenge (20:25). Malik discusses his lived experience and the importance of this work (26:50). He begins a conversation about restorative practice in school without white supremacy culture (41:47). He continues to talk about creating a caring culture (51:41) and his own personal experience (1:01:55). Finally, he talks about family (1:13:13) and gives his closing thoughts.
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Contact, Learn More, and Support Malik Muhammed:
Website: https://akobenllc.org/
Get your copy of “Colorizing Restorative Justice” at http://www.livingjusticepress.org/
Grab your copy of Malik’s book The Restorative Journey https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Journey-Theory-Application-Practices/dp/1733686207
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