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September 10, 2025 19 mins
“I had a need to tell him how I felt. I wanted him to feel some of my pain.” Amanda Carrasco, restorative justice advocate and author of "Becoming the Brave One: My Journey to Justice," shares her story of choosing to have a restorative justice meeting with the man who killed her closest friend, Susan, who had taken Amanda in as a teen and become like a sister to her. In this powerful conversation with host Julie Rose, Amanda explains what restorative justice really is, why it’s not “soft on crime,” and how the process helped her release fear and reclaim her voice. Learn more about Amanda’s work and new memoir - https://amandacarrasco.com/ Check out the “Top of Mind” episode on the purpose of prisons and their role in the justice system - https://www.byuradio.org/1267d7ae-9f9b-48f8-b005-b7814846ccb6/top-of-mind-with-julie-rose-what-is-the-purpose-of-prison Share your Uncomfy story with us - uncomfy@byu.edu Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uncomfy.podcast Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/09/sitting-down-with-my-best-friends.html CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Meet Amanda Carrasco: Restorative Justice Advocate 00:57 Understanding Restorative Justice 01:46 Amanda's Personal Story: A Journey Through Pain 05:06 The Restorative Justice Meeting: Preparation and Experience 08:12 The Impact of the Meeting: Fear, Healing, and Forgiveness 12:47 Rethinking Justice: Beyond Punishment 15:40 A Vision for Restorative Justice 17:44 Reflecting on Justice and Healing 18:09 Outro and Podcast Recommendation
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