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Amanda Carrasco is a certified Restorative Justice Practitioner and Speaker

About

As a thriving survivor and registered victim of crime, Amanda Carrasco has used her experiences to impact the lives of her community and those impacted by the justice system. She is a dynamic speaker, consultant, and leader who values community and justice. As a workshop leader and key-note speaker her perspective on harm and restorative practices have high impact as they come from her own lived experience of overcoming trauma and finding healing. Hurt people hurt people but as a wounded healer, Amanda brings an opportunity to break the cycle of harm and restore our sense of belonging.

Credentials

Amanda is a certified Restorative Justice Practitioner through the Restorative Justice Council. She has certificates in Restorative Justice from Simon Fraser University and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse from the United Nations. She also holds four Master’s degrees from multiple nations: an MA in Business Leadership (Canada), an MA in Public Policy (USA), an MA in Law (UK) and an LLM (USA).

I am not exaggerating when I say that I have not stopped thinking about your presentation, and have shared experience with everyone I’ve come into contact with over the past day! I was blown away. Every single person who heard this has left with a more open mind, and a willingness to learn about a different perspective. What a feat!

– Kristen C. Thunder Bay School District

Thanks for coming in and speaking to our law classes. I think the students really related to your heartfelt backstory. You were calm, expressive and compassionate about the Restorative Practices and your connection to it.

– Paul T. Lakehead School District