ALBERTA
RESTORATIVE
JUSTICE
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Join us as we amplify the voices shaping a more compassionate and connected approach to justice.
Each episode explores the power of
restorative practices through:
REAL
STORIES
GRASSROOTS
PERSPECTIVES
EXPERT
INSIGHTS
Presented by the Alberta Restorative Justice Association, Restorative Voices is a podcast dedicated to holding space for justice that heals, voices that matter, and communities that transform.
EPISODE 001 - Click to Play
"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:
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Why culturally appropriate care matters
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The role of restorative justice in youth work
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What it means to lead with a trauma-informed lens
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The importance of harm reduction and systems change
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Her hopes for the future of youth advocacy in Alberta and beyond
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Whether you’re in human services, nonprofit work, or just want to hear a powerful story
- This conversation will leave you inspired -
Tune into the
PODCAST
Join us as we amplify the voices shaping a more compassionate and connected approach to justice.
Each episode explores the power of
restorative practices through:
REAL
STORIES
GRASSROOTS
PERSPECTIVES
EXPERT
INSIGHTS
Presented by the Alberta Restorative Justice Association, Restorative Voices is a podcast dedicated to holding space for justice that heals, voices that matter, and communities that transform.
EPISODE 001 - Click to Play
"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
- This conversation will leave you inspired -
Tune into the
PODCAST
Join us as we amplify the voices shaping a more compassionate and connected approach to justice.
Each episode explores the power of
restorative practices through:
REAL
STORIES
GRASSROOTS
PERSPECTIVES
EXPERT
INSIGHTS
Presented by the Alberta Restorative Justice Association, Restorative Voices is a podcast dedicated to holding space for justice that heals, voices that matter, and communities that transform.
EPISODE 002 - Click to Play
Welcome to the ARJA Podcast – where we share stories, insights, and real conversations about restorative justice in Alberta.
In this episode, our Executive Director, Karen Kuntz, joins host Sonia McLean to talk about her personal journey into restorative justice, ARJA’s vision for the future, and the exciting initiatives shaping our work today. Whether you’re a practitioner, community member, or simply curious about this movement, you’ll find inspiration and practical insight here.
Tune into the
PODCAST
Join us as we amplify the voices shaping a more compassionate and connected approach to justice.
Each episode explores the power of
restorative practices through:
REAL
STORIES
GRASSROOTS
PERSPECTIVES
EXPERT
INSIGHTS
Presented by the Alberta Restorative Justice Association, Restorative Voices is a podcast dedicated to holding space for justice that heals, voices that matter, and communities that transform.
EPISODE 003 - Click to Play
In this episode of Restorative Voices, host Amber Jensen sits down with Aaron Eyjolfson, ARJA’s Education Coordinator, whose career spans nearly two decades with the Correctional Service of Canada. Aaron shares his powerful journey of questioning traditional justice, living with PTSD from secondary trauma, and discovering the transformative potential of restorative justice.
Together, they explore what it means to embed restorative practices into systems, the importance of trauma-informed approaches, and the lessons Aaron has carried from both his classroom teaching and international work. With experience in research, mentorship, and advocacy, Aaron offers a vision for how restorative justice can strengthen communities and reshape the future of justice in Alberta and beyond.
EPISODE 002 - Click to Play
Welcome to the ARJA Podcast – where we share stories, insights, and real conversations about restorative justice in Alberta.
In this episode, our Executive Director, Karen Kuntz, joins host Sonia McLean to talk about her personal journey into restorative justice, ARJA’s vision for the future, and the exciting initiatives shaping our work today. Whether you’re a practitioner, community member, or simply curious about this movement, you’ll find inspiration and practical insight here.
EPISODE 003 - Click to Play
In this episode of Restorative Voices, host Amber Jensen sits down with Aaron Eyjolfson, ARJA’s Education Coordinator, whose career spans nearly two decades with the Correctional Service of Canada. Aaron shares his powerful journey of questioning traditional justice, living with PTSD from secondary trauma, and discovering the transformative potential of restorative justice.
Together, they explore what it means to embed restorative practices into systems, the importance of trauma-informed approaches, and the lessons Aaron has carried from both his classroom teaching and international work. With experience in research, mentorship, and advocacy, Aaron offers a vision for how restorative justice can strengthen communities and reshape the future of justice in Alberta and beyond.