Sep 21, 2026 | Education, Restorative Justice
Shayna Finkelstein, Advoz summer communications intern You may wonder what the big deal is about restorative justice. You may think it’s a valuable tool but doesn’t have a place within the existing judicial system. If you’re in the latter camp, you’re right:...
Jul 1, 2026 | News, Restorative Justice, Volunteers
In the 2020s, immigration has become a politicized and controversial issue. Many politicians have stances on it, and the wider community is divided over border policies. This polarization has made the work harder for many nonprofit organizations. Liz Miller is in a...
May 18, 2026 | News, Restorative Justice, Volunteers
When Ace made a decision she now wishes she could take back, the consequences were serious. Along with a group of friends, she broke into a building and caused damage: an action that could have led to a path defined by punishment and lasting stigma. Instead, it...
Aug 20, 2020 | Mediation, Restorative Justice, Skillshare
Rewiring our Apologies…and Our Brainsby Chris Fitz We were getting to end of dialogue. The woman who’d been robbed expressed her grace, that she didn’t hold this against the boy in front of her—or his mom. He was 15, with older friends, saw her get out of her car,...
Jun 15, 2020 | Education, Mediation, News, Restorative Justice, Training
By Chris Fitz Racism is a loaded word. In Advoz’s dialogue work, mediators often first ask, “how do you feel?” Then we ask, “what do you think?” So I’ll ask you, reader, “what comes up for you when you hear the word...
Jan 27, 2020 | News, Restorative Justice
By Melisa Betancur A phone call is easy to underestimate. Through my work at Advoz, I learned that a phone call is enough to help build transparency and trust with victims of crimes. The power of empathy flows during these conversations, and I feel the vulnerability...
