"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 10: Dr. Desireé Anderson, Fr. Jeff Putthoff, & Jerry Tello — Living Restoratively
In this episode, we hear three wise teachers discuss how we all can live restoratively in every aspect of our lives.
Podcasts
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 9: Dr. David Karp & Christian Santa Maria — Creating a Restorative Campus
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. David Karp and Christian Santa Maria about what restorative justice looks like on their Catholic campus.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 8: The Grosmaires, McBrides, & sujatha baliga — Finding Justice in the Light of Forgiveness
In this episode you'll hear from two families who found healing in the wake of a grave harm through a restorative justice process.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 7: Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. — Leading with Tenderness
In this episode you'll hear Fr. Greg share stories of walking with formerly gang-involved and incarcerated individuals as they seek healing, growth, and reintegration with their community.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 6: Maka Black Elk and Deacon Andy Orosco — Healing from Historical Harm
Two Indigenous Catholic leaders illuminate how restorative justice can help communities heal from intergenerational trauma.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 5: Danielle Sered — Redefining Accountability
Danielle Sered, founder of Common Justice, explains why accountability is one of the most important aspects to a restorative justice approach and how it is ultimately a response rooted in human dignity.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 4: Bishop Robert McElroy — Becoming Like the Good Samaritan
Bishop McElroy challenges us to seek an ethic of justice that resembles the Good Samaritan's — a justice that heals, reconciles, and binds up our neighbors' wounds.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 3: Ernie Garcia — Breaking Destructive Cycles
After 29 years of incarceration, Ernie Garcia shares his journey from a childhood where violence was the norm toward his ultimate transformation and reintegration with his community.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 2: Christina Swarns & Sheryl Wilson — Affirming Life Within a Deadly System
A defense attorney and victim outreach specialist share the story of restorative justice happening in one of the most unlikely places: a death penalty case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
"Encounters With Dignity" Episode 1: Fr. David Kelly, C.PP.S. — Asking Different Questions
As founder of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR), Fr. David Kelly illuminates how in instances of harm, simply asking the right questions can help us embark on a path of restoration and healing — a path that models Jesus' reconciling way.