Our community faces an epidemic: a cycle of violence and crime that is deeply rooted in trauma. The adage "hurt people end up hurting people" rings painfully true. We see this played out in our ...

Reading about trauma and healing can be an essential part of the recovery process, especially for survivors of domestic violence and family-of-origin abuse 1. Education helps us recognize patterns, ...

Restorative Justice and Lived Religion is the fruit of an activist-­scholar’s immersive tutoring by restorative justice organizations in Chicago. Jason Springs, who teaches religion, ethics, and peace ...