Cailey Strauss Reveals the Untold Stories of Restorative Justice Participants

RESOLVing Violence

In today's episode of the Resolving Violence podcast the concept of restorative justice takes center stage. Dr. Cailey Strauss dives deep into the transformative power of victim-offender mediation, highlighting the importance of building connections and understanding between youth involved in offenses. The episode sheds light on the positive outcomes that can emerge through restorative justice practices and challenges conventional notions of justice within the traditional colonial system.
At the heart of this episode is the recognition that youth offenders are at a unique developmental stage, where their experiences can shape their future trajectories. Through hearing stories and experiences, the youth involved in defense gain insights and understanding about the impacts of their actions.
While restorative justice shows promising results, the podcast raises thought-provoking questions about the criteria for satisfaction and the role of mediators. It also examines the tension between researchers' objectivity and personal beliefs in promoting restorative justice.
Learn More About Our Guest:
Dr. Cailey Strauss (she/her) completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan in 2022. She has published research on attachment style in romantic relationships, as well as the restorative justice practice of victim offender mediation (VOM). Clinically, she has worked in various forensic psychology settings with youth and adults over the past 16 years. She is passionate about the need for healing within the current criminal justice system, and believes deeply that everyone has ability to learn and grow. Originally from Winnipeg, she now lives in Vancouver with her two cats, Zimbardo and Dexter.
To connect with Cailey Strauss, contact her at [e-mail].

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