S3E3: Creating Restorative Workplaces

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Shaniqua Jones, restorative justice expert and Black Woman Leading alum. Dr. Jones breaks down the difference between restorative justice and restorative practice, and how we can integrate these practices into our leadership efforts.

Specifically, she provides insights into how restorative practices can be used as a tool to combat issues related to workplace ostracism, bullying, and trauma in organizations. And in true BWL fashion, she enlightens us on the “head work” and “heart work” of building more restorative workplaces for all employees.

Finally, Dr. Jones transparently shares some of her personal life tragedies and victories and provides an inspiring model of how to live out restorative practices in everyday life. She leaves listeners with a few practical first steps one can take to integrate a restorative approach into our lives.

Guest Bio

Dr. Shaniqua Jones is a Global Leader and Restorative Justice Practitioner and Expert. She is affectionately known as Dr. J and for her brilliant ability to connect deeply with those who have been harmed and have caused harm through Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices.

Dr. J has been called upon to remove barriers alienating and dehumanizing people from all walks of life. She completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership specializing in Higher Education in May of 2016. She holds a number of appointments including, the Restorative Justice Trainer for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement, a member of the Illinois State Board of Education’s Whole Child Task Force, Restorative Justice Project Manager for the MacArthur Foundation, and the Chief Educational Officer for Touch Gift Foundation.

With a global platform, as the founder of Purple Path and Jones Academy of Excellence, Dr. Jones has educated and served thousands of students, parents, guardians, educators, organizations, and more through her work rooted in Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices. She is also a wife and mother of five biological children and an author of 10 awe-inspiring works.

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