Episode 188: Our Wounds Are Our Gold w/ Shaylie Pickrell

with Shaylie Pickrell Director of Operations & Infrastructure, RJ Facilitator - Restorative Roots Project (PDX, OR, USA) In this 1:15h episode, we drop deeply into the concept that our greatest losses might just be our greatest powers to serve our communities, and our world. We explore key topics such as: The Power of Vulnerability Restorative Justice and Community Referrals The Power of Our Stories Arts and Restorative Justice Insights From A Former Corrections Officer ABOUT SHAYLIE: Shaylie Pickrell (She/They) has a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from Western Oregon University (WOU). While at school, Shaylie worked for the Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention grant with the Research Institute at WOU. Additionally, she was a Victim's Advocate at the Marion County District Attorney's office. After graduation, Shaylie went on to work for Hope Partnership/Janus Youth Programs at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. She is a Certified Equity-Informed Mediator in the state of Oregon. She is now a Restorative Justice Facilitator for Restorative Roots Project which she helped turn into its own non-profit. She has a passion for art and hopes to incorporate that talent into the Restorative Justice process. Shaylie also cares deeply about helping to give voice to youth and others impacted by the carceral system. [email protected]   ABOUT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON THE RISE The world's first restorative justice podcast and public lives platform, since 2011, reaching and connecting 6 continents and tens of thousands of listeners and practitioners per episode. RJ on The Rise LinkTree: Follow, Subscribe, and Engage in one place! >>>We need your help! Support 15 Years of Global Independent Restorative Media Efforts Now