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Healing and Justice

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Leadership Courses Storytelling Courses Resilience Courses Empathy Courses Restorative Justice Courses Criminal Justice Reform Courses Trauma Recovery Courses

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Explore a powerful TEDx talk on restorative criminal justice reform through the lens of Jennifer Thompson's harrowing experiences as a sexual assault survivor. Delve into Thompson's journey from victim to advocate, including her founding of Healing Justice and co-authoring the New York Times bestseller "Picking Cotton." Discover how she transformed trauma into a catalyst for change, befriending the man wrongly convicted of her assault and becoming a leading voice for justice system reforms. Gain insights into the impact of wrongful convictions, the importance of accuracy in law enforcement, and the power of resilience and forgiveness. Learn about Thompson's influential work in policy reform, victim advocacy, and her numerous appearances in media and before legislative bodies. Be inspired by her message of optimism, generosity, and hope in the face of adversity, while understanding the complexities of healing and justice in the criminal justice system.

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Healing and Justice? | Jennifer Thompson | TEDxWakeForestU


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