Published in: Transformation
The town that adopted trauma-informed care—and saw a decrease in crime and suspension

Published on: 12 May 2017

Written by: Melissa Hellman All articles by Melissa Hellman

Empathy and redemption are far more effective than punishment and incarceration.
Published in: Transformation
Can the prison system be transformed? Shaka Senghor and #Cut50

Published on: 25 March 2015

Written by: Molly Rowan Leach All articles by Molly Rowan Leach

A new campaign to be launched on March 26 aims to cut the U.S. prison population in half by 2025.
Published in: Transformation
Violence as a theological problem

Published on: 16 February 2015

Written by: Ted Grimsrud All articles by Ted Grimsrud

Deeply ingrained in the religious consciousness of the United States is the belief that retribution is God’s will.
Published in: Transformation
Restoring justice to America

Published on: 22 December 2014

Written by: Molly Rowan Leach All articles by Molly Rowan Leach

The United States is a violent nation. The police are part of this problem. They have to be part of the solution.
Published in: Transformation
They burn clean and leave only ashes: transforming San Quentin

Published on: 2 July 2014

Written by: Janis Daddona All articles by Janis Daddona

In one of the world’s most infamous institutions, rage and pain are channeled into personal empowerment and the...