Fresh from law school, one of my duties involved representing people who had been in violent...
Domestic & Relationship Violence – the nation’s internal war zone
Opinion: How New Restorative Justice Program Can Bring Safety & Support to Survivors During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again, when people's days filled with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and/or...
How I Turned from Violence to Healing and Reconciliation
sat in a tiny, crowded cell at the San Francisco County Jail, contemplating how I had ended up...
How I Used Restorative Justice to Heal Myself & My Family
By Lisbet Perez As a victim advocate who is also a survivor of domestic violence, I have had the...
The Catharsis of Accountability: My Healing Journey
by Yenni Rivera “I understand, take your time.” That was a text I sent to my...
How Healing Circles Can Help Create Stronger Communities
Social isolation is a common side-effect of domestic violence, and loneliness is one of the most...