"Leading with Heart — Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy with Amber of Sweetgrass Youth Alliance"

 

This week on Restorative Voices , we’re joined by Amber, Executive Director of Sweetgrass Youth Alliance — a grassroots organization dedicated to providing holistic and culturally safe support to young people navigating systems. With 18 years in the human services field and a strong foundation in restorative justice, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practice, Amber shares her story of leadership, healing, and hope. Recognized as one of Lethbridge’s Top 40 Under 40, Amber brings passion and wisdom to every corner of her work — from advocating for vulnerable youth to building lasting community connections.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why culturally appropriate care matters

• The role of restorative justice in youth work

• What it means to lead with a trauma-informed lens

• The importance of harm reduction and systems change

• Her hopes for the future of youth advocacy in Alberta and beyond

• Whether you’re in human services, nonprofit work, or just want to hear a powerful story

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 - This conversation will leave you inspired -