42. Exploring Restorative Libraries and Teen Services w/ Stephen Jackson

Send us Fan MailOver a period of 10 years Stephen has been a Restorative Justice practitioner/trainer and has facilitated and implemented various community and youth programs. In 2015 he started Global CommUnity Associates, a Restorative consulting firm grounded and centered in the cornerstones of perpetual learning, truth, common values, and progress. Stephen currently serves at Oak Park Public Library where in 2016 he aided in the integration of Social Services into Public Libraries. In 2020 Stephen transitioned into the Manager of Teen Services. Stephen is a licensed realtor and a firm believer that home ownership is the biggest way of investing in communities and promotes this through buying and selling real estate. He uses his extensive background of serving communities to serve his clients well.You will meet Stephen Jackson (0:55), and hear about the foundations of his work (3:00). He unpacks the responsibilities of men (8:28) and how restorative justice affects his world (12:08). Stephen discusses his work in a restorative library (19:18) and the work he does to promote racial equity (25:39). He shares the virtual efforts of the library (30:41) and how to manage harm (41:42). Stephen discusses the role of policing in his community (54:11) and answers some closing questions (59:56).Make sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share!Contact, Learn More, Support Stephen:http://www.globalcommunityassociates.com/ Support Oak Park Library:Website: http://oppl.org/teens Connect with us!SUPPORT by sharing this podcast and leaving a rating or review