Restorative Works

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Nicholas Steffner, M.A., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Nicholas shares his personal path with restorative practices, from his beginnings as a teacher and counselor to becoming a leading advocate and trainer in restorative practices approaches. With insights from his ongoing doctoral research, he discusses the profound impact of proactive community-building...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cameron K. Ramirez, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast . Cameron joins us as we discuss her recent op-ed, " When it Comes to DEI, Principals Must Be More Than Performative ," discussing the urgent need to turn words into actions when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She shares her personal journey of realizing the gap between talk and action....

Join us for an exciting collaboration between the Restorative Works! Podcast and Alternatives Youth podcast, Broken Office Chair ! Claire de Mézerville López sits down with BOC's host and Alternatives' Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara, to chat about their experiences with their respective podcasts and the growth and opportunities to connect that have come with it. They also explore the complex...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes ʻIhilani Lasconia and Noenoe K. Silva, to the Restorative Works! Podcast .  Noenoe and ʻIhilani join us to share their passionate insight on the imperative nature of preserving, restoring, and honoring Hawaiian culture and language. Noenoe shares her journey of reclaiming Native Hawaiian history through the lens of ʻOlelo Hawaii, the Hawaiian language. Her work...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Justin Mui to the Restorative Works! Podcast .  Justin joins us again to follow up on the conversation started in episode 42 where he took us through an exploration of the benefits of utilizing a relational mindset in the workplace. Justin shares the journey of LCCS's Restorative Employment Hub initiative which focuses on restoring dignity and providing equ...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Candace Okello and Tera Monroe of Carnegie Mellon University to the Restorative Works! Podcast .  Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph. D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through various aspects...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Debra Dean Murphy, Ph. D. and Jess Scott, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast . Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph. D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through various aspects of the coll...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jeff Godowski, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast .  Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph. D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through various aspects of the college and university sphere....

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes IIRP President, Linda Kligman, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast .   Dr. Kligman joins us to discuss her new book, Heart Strong Work: Improving Workplace Culture , and share her journey and insights into creating inclusive and participatory workplaces. From her unique metaphor of the heart, inspired by her daughter's medical condition, to her research on...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michelle Jacobs to the Restorative Works! Podcast .      In this episode, Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Instructor and Implementation Coach Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. Mike has over 16 years of experience in public education as an elementary school teacher, assistant principal, and principal across elementary and middle schools. As an instructor and implementation...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mike Azzalina, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast .      Mike joins us to discuss navigating the nuances of creating inclusive communities, starting with the simple yet profound act of showing up for others. Mike shares personal stories from his journey, including his own challenges growing up with a heart condition and the educators who uplifted him durin...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Bobby Morgan to the Restorative Works! Podcast .   Bobby joins us and reflects on his early struggles as a teacher and the realization that traditional teaching methods were not effective in modern classrooms. He shares how his experiences led him to embrace restorative practices and culturally responsive teaching to build inclusive and supportive learning envir...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jen Williams to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Jen joins us to share her journey of developing a restorative practices based program at her former middle school. The program was born out of a necessity to address conflicts and empower students. Through anecdotes and reflections, Jen illustrates moments where students used their voices, resolved conflicts, and...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Rick Kelly to the Restorative Works! Podcast .  Rick joins us to discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability and courage in restorative work with youth inside and outside the justice system. He highlights the shift from traditional justice models to truly preventative approaches. He notes that eliminating the systemic causes that lead youth into the justic...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Stephanie "Sal" Lee and Donna Lekander from the Carlton County Restorative Justice Program to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Stephanie and Donna join us and provide valuable perspectives on fostering healing and accountability in their respective roles. They discuss the critical role of meeting the changing needs of families and their community, emphasizing th...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerry Clamp, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kerry Clamp joins us to discuss insights from her extensive research and experience in transforming police practice through restorative approaches. She traces the origins of restorative-based policy, highlighting its proven impact on addressing youth offending and enhancing police-community relations. D...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes founder and former president of the IIRP, Ted Wachtel, to the Restorative Works! Podcast.    Ted joins us to discuss how restorative practices extend beyond formal processes like conferences and mediations, encompassing everyday interactions and informal methods of conflict resolution. He reflects on his journey of conceptualizing the restorative practices conti...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their district. Claire is joined by co-host IIRP Direct...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glen Williams and Lan Huynh to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their district. Claire is joined by co-host IIRP Director of Co...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michele Ingenthron and Fabián Armendariz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their district. Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP...

The Restorative Works! Podcast is one year old! Thank you for listening! Welcome to season 2! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jalyn Baity to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jalyn speaks with us about his r ecent film production, "STATISTICS ." Adapted from a poem he wrote , the narrative follows DJ, a grieving and misguided youth, as he reconciles the impact his environment has on him and the...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cheyenne E. Rhodes to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Cheyenne speaks with us about her insights into the evolution of her approach to intervention, realizing the need for trauma-informed care, positive behavioral support, and restorative practices. She shares examples of the power of data analysis in shaping interventions, understanding the importance of coope...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Brian Bereman and Carlos Munoz to the Restorative Works! Podcast.   Brian and Carlos speak with us about their experiences training and sustaining restorative practices across schools in the Bronx borough of New York City. Brian and Carlos share stories of empathy and compassion, illustrating the transformative effect of building genuine connections with student...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carrie Gilman to the Restorative Works! Podcast .   Carrie speaks with us about the importance of addressing the deep need for belonging in students, particularly those most marginalized in society. She delves into the challenges of engaging parents and the community at large. Carrie highlights the creation of youth panels and fairness committees as powerful too...

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Sethu Laxmi Nair to the Restorative Works! Podcast.   Sethu speaks with us about her work in conflict management and how she has seen global, political, and cultural events weigh heavily in instances of interpersonal conflict, acknowledging collective exhaustion that has become a norm in the modern human experience. She discusses her work with Hidden Water and t...