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Mar 2, 2026 27 min

ONE SYSTEM, TWO PATHS; RESTORATION VS. PUNISHMENT

from The Hustler Files Hosted by Lisa Reilly

Northwestern Massachusetts District Attorney David Sullivan is always up for a powerful conversation that challenges conventional ideas of justice, and what it truly means to serve a community. From traditional prosecution to innovative restorative justice practices, Sullivan shares how his office is working to balance accountability with opportunity, giving both victims and offenders, a voice in the process. Rooted in a model that dates back threethousand years, restorative justice shifts the focus from punishment to repairing harm, creating space for dialogue, responsibility, and transformation. Through real-life examples and candid insights, this conversation offers a rare look inside the evolving role of a modern District Attorney and the systems working to create lasting change. This episode is a reminder that justice isn't always about punishment. Sometimes, it's about understanding, accountability, and the possibility of a different outcome.

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