From Trauma to Healing: The 5 Rs of Restorative Justice

The Crown Was Mine All Along

After a four-month hiatus, Dr. J returns with a raw and inspiring update on life since April—stepping into her new role as Director of Clinical Education at Chicago Integrated Health, finding her voice as the people's advocate, and balancing the heartbeat of Purple Path with caregiving, motherhood, and self-discovery. She opens up about writing her most powerful book yet, The Crown Was Mine All Along, and embracing extraordinary experiences that remind her to live out loud.

Healing and Family: Mending Broken Bonds

Focusing on the importance of family in the healing process, Dr. Jones reflects on how her family dynamics were impacted by grief and illness, and how they have begun the process of healing together. 📲 Follow us at: 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn – @PurplePathbyDrJ 💜 Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. Be part of the movement. 💜 🎙️ Tune in bi-weekly to the Restoration + Redemption Podcast for transformative discussions on healing, resilience, and community building! #PurplePath #RestorationRedemption #SoulHealers #HealingInCommunity #Resilience #RestorativeJustice

Resilience: Bouncing Back from the Brink

Dr. Jones explores resilience—the ability to bounce back after life-altering events. She discusses how it's possible to regain strength and vitality even after feeling broken by life's challenges. ✨ Stay Connected with Purple Path! ✨ Want more inspiration, healing conversations, and real talk on Restorative Justice? Follow Purple Path on all social media platforms! 📲 Follow us at: 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn – @PurplePathbyDrJ 💜 Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. Be part of the movement. 💜 🎙️ Tune in weekly to the Restoration + Redemption Podcast for transformative discussions on healing, resilience, and community building! #PurplePath #RestorationRedemption #SoulHealers #HealingInCommunity #Resilience #RestorativeJustice

From Trauma to Healing: The 5 Rs of Restorative Justice

In this special episode of Restoration + Redemption, I dive deeper into the heart of my TEDx Talk, From Trauma to Healing – The 5 Rs to Restorative Justice. I unpack the transformative power of Radical Love, Reciprocity, Reimagining Education, Redefining the Village, and Restoring Humanity—principles that have guided my journey from personal trauma to community healing. I'll share behind-the-scenes reflections on my TEDx experience, the inspiration behind the 5 Rs, and real-life stories of how Restorative Justice can shift mindsets, repair harm, and bring hope to individuals and communities. 💡 In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The deeper meaning of each of the 5 Rs and how they apply to everyday life ✔️ How to incorporate Restorative Justice principles in your relationships, work, and community ✔️ Why healing is a collective process, and how we can all take part in it 🎧 Tune in now! Don't forget to watch my full TEDx Talk on YouTube and share your biggest takeaways! 🔗 TEDx YouTube link [https://bit.ly/DrJTEDx2024] #Podcast #RestorativeJustice #Healing #TEDxTalk #CommunityHealing #5Rs #DrShaniquaJones #Redemption #Transformation

From Marriage to Divorce: The Decline of Education and the Need for Restorative Justice

In this episode of Restoration + Redemption, we dive deep into the fractured relationship between home and school—once a divine partnership, now a distant divide. We explore the root causes of this disconnect, the impact on students, families, and educators, and how Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices can bridge the gap. Through healing-centered conversations, we unpack the power of community, shared accountability, and humanizing education to restore trust and rebuild the village our children need. Tune in for transformative insights and actionable steps toward reuniting home and school in purpose, partnership, and possibility.