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OUR IMPACT

Members of Our Team Featured on This Restorative Justice Life

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In the final episode of our Restorative Justice series, Saniah Brown Jones shares her insights as a young person impacted by these initiatives, highlighting their role in healing and building confidence. We also feature Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel, a Haitian American cultural organizer and Founder of Fanm Saj, Inc. Ruth discusses how restorative practices can enhance Black maternal health and the importance of connection circles. Her advocacy work deepens our understanding of restorative justice’s potential to foster equitable, healing-centered communities.​ 

Celebrating 5 years of Fanm Saj! 

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Our impact cannot be solely measured by numbers. It is the relationships we have built and the development of new leaders that truly reflect our progress. We humbly acknowledge that our work has enabled youth, parents, organizers, activists, and social justice organizations to build stronger infrastructures of cultural diversity, healing, and wellness. Together, we are fostering a Restorative Justice Ecosystem that is paving the way for a Collective Liberation. We are doing the work and for that, Fanm Saj, we are divine! Read more below...

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Strengthening Partnerships Between Life Comes From It and Grantees

Youth Leadership Board Workshop: Documentation and Process Evaluation

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On Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 9:00 AM ET until 4:00 PM ET, Michael Foster, EdD, MPH, Life Comes From It (LCFI) Program Consultant, attended the Youth Leadership Board workshop on restorative justice and conflict resolution hosted by Fanm Saj, a restorative justice non-profit organization in Miami, Florida led by Ruth Jeannoel. Please review the workshop agenda in the appendices. Michael attended this workshop to document the gathering and provideprocess-related feedback.​

Transformative Justice Knows No Borders 

Summer 2024, after months of planning and organizing we got an opportunity to be part of a Transnational Convening with practitioners of Restorative Justice, Transformative Justice and Community Accountability from around the world  

Thank you to our comrades at Just Practice, Interrupting Criminalization and Time to Spring Up  and a host of other guides, mentors and practitioners for your leadership.

Big up to one of our collaborators for the gathering, Melanie Brazzell from @whatreallymakesussafe for putting together a report that highlights case studies, learnings and strategies.

Our Founder/Director, Ruth Jeannoel, served as a co-convener and Panel Moderator.

We closed the convening with the Sacred Ori Affirmation Card Deck Pulling the #6 Faith Card…Seems like that we need a little more of that right now… 

TESTIMONIALS

“Before facilitating I felt nervous, While facilitating I felt relieved when I realized everything was going good. After facilitating I felt great and accomplished everythingthat needed to be

done.”

Youth Circle Keeper

"It’s a safe and empowering space for womxn of color. Young people

also get to shine here. I appreciate and support their work!! Love and light."

Alina S.

Circle Participant

"In times of turmoil, healing should and will never be far behind. The healing that was

bestowed upon me by the masterful team at Fanm Saj brought me so much peace and  security."

Nelida

Circle Participant

"I highly recommend doing a healing circle with Fanm Saj. It was an incredible experience. Initially I didn’t think the circle would resolve our issues but to my surprise we all left feeling healed, fulfilled,

lighter, & happy. Ruth ensured that everything was planned and organized. She made us feel open to discuss our issues. Everything was structured and we all had to abide by the rules of the circle.

Everyone had the opportunity to speak when it was our turn. I really love how everything flowed. I truly appreciate this experience and I’m confident it will work for anyone who does it. Trust me there’s

power in the circle!!! Thank you so much Ruth, Fanm Saj."

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Christina R., Circle Participant

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