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Breaking the Cycle of Silence: Healing Intergenerational Immigration Trauma in Our Families
Post by Dr. Daisy Gomez

Breaking the Cycle of Silence: Healing Intergenerational Immigration Trauma in Our Families

As a first-generation Chicana and restorative practitioner, I have witnessed the deep scars that intergenerational immigration trauma can leave on our families. Many of us within these communities car...

School Culture & Climate: The Invisible Force That Shapes Learning
Post by Dr. Will Pulgarin

School Culture & Climate: The Invisible Force That Shapes Learning

Ever walked into a school and just felt the energy—whether it was warm and welcoming or tense and disconnected? Have you ever sat in a teacher's lounge and listened intently to the types of conversati...

How Visual Storytelling Transforms Restorative Practices at LAIRP
Post by Ilana Mayayo

How Visual Storytelling Transforms Restorative Practices at LAIRP

At LAIRP, we believe that restorative practices isn't just an array of tools - they’re a whole new way of thinking, feeling, and communicating that can bring people closer and make communities stronge...

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