Publisher's Synopsis
In this compelling book, Alexis F. Osborn identifies what will keep restorative justice relevant today. With 26 years of incarceration behind him, and most of that dedicated to improving the quality of life for himself and his peers, Alexis offers profound insights and practical strategies for:
- Transforming trauma into resilience
- Evolving empathic capacity
- Helping equip a broken criminal justice system with the tools to truly heal harm and restore lives.
This book delves into the heart of true rehabilitation and justice restoration, offering practical solutions that adults in custody can immediately implement. These are not just theoretical ideas, but actionable steps that can empower them to heal their trauma, take responsibility for the harm they've caused, and contribute to community resilience.
Restorative Justice Recalibrated is not just a book, but a guide that draws from cutting-edge science and common sense, delivering a path toward Hope and Resilience for those in custody and anyone who works within or desires to transform the current criminal justice system. Its profound relevance to the current system cannot be overstated, offering a beacon of hope for a more just and restorative future.
The subject matter in this book draws from Adverse Childhood Experience, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice Reform, Epigenetics, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Nonviolent Communication, Positive Psychology, Psychology of Flow, Pygmalion Effect, Resilience Science, Restorative Justice, Science of Hope, Trauma Informed Care, Victim Offender Dialogue,
