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S3EP1: What if Justice Meant Healing Instead of Punishment? with Amanda Carrasco author of Becoming the Brave One

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Just Justice
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Sep 2, 2025
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Summary

On this episode of Just Justice, Amanda Carrasco, author of the new memoir Becoming the Brave One, shares how her experiences with sexual abuse and homicide shaped her path toward healing, and how restorative justice became a powerful framework for accountability, resilience, and hope. This conversation highlights the strength it takes to tell your story and the possibilities of justice rooted in repair rather than prison. To learn more about Amanda Carrasco and to order her new memoir, Becoming the Brave One, go to: https://amandacarrasco.com/. To learn more about Jessica Henry and the Just Justice podcast, visit jessicahenryjustice.com.