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Healing After Tragedy: Heather Thompson's Restorative Justice Journey

For years after her brother’s murder, Heather was consumed by anger — toward his killer, toward the legal system, and even toward God. Longing for some peace, she decided she needed to speak with the man who took her brother’s life. Through the restorative justice process that followed, Heather was amazed to find not just healing, but a newfound vocation.

Learn more about restorative justice: rj.catholicsmobilizing.org

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