Dr. James McCarty shares his story of the anti-violence community organizing he was a part of in Tacoma, WA, from 2018 to 2021. This work centered on the use of
Restorative justice is the art of tending to fractured relationships, transforming conflict, and building environments where everyone can thrive.
Restorative justice is both ancient and contemporary. While the modern field has a name, the practices themselves are centuries old and deeply rooted in indigenous ways of repairing relationships, restoring balance, and tending to communal wellbeing.
We believe conflict is not often a failure of community—it is typically an inevitable part of being human together. When approached with care, accountability, and imagination, conflict can become a catalyst for deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and more just systems.
