157. Restorative Justice: Giving Victims Their Voice Back with Amanda Carrasco

JOIN THE WOMEN’S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/What if sitting face-to-face with the person who murdered your family could actually heal you instead of destroy you?Discover why traditional court systems fail victims by turning them into witnesses to their own crimes and how restorative justice gives back the voice, agency and healing that punishment alone cannot provide.In this episode:- How restorative justice gives victims agency and answers that traditional court systems cannot provide, including Amanda's transformative meeting with her family's murderer after 28 years- The connection between unresolved childhood trauma and criminal behavior, plus why addressing these root causes prevents future crimes and protects communities- Breaking generational cycles of harm through accountability, understanding and healing rather than perpetuating punishment-only approaches that fail everyoneCheck out our Expert Series for more helpful, healing discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldConnect with Amanda Carrasco: Website: https://amandacarrasco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_the_brave_one TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandacarrasco.com X: https://x.com/Amanda_Carrasco Book "Becoming the Brave One: My Journey to Justice": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ92MY9G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T0DCQ0U3WFB2Connect with Lisa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/