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Scenario

Why traditional justice advocacy feels futile in court

My nephew got arrested again and the family wants me to advocate for traditional sentencing but the judge barely listened last time and I feel like I'm setting him up to fail.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Systemic racism and cultural misunderstanding in legal institutions undermine efforts to secure culturally appropriate forms of accountability and healing.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous restorative traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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