Gravity

On Justice with Marlee Liss

Episode Summary

What else can justice mean, other than retribution? How can the pursuit of justice better honor the needs of the person and community who were harmed? And what new possibilities for healing and repair might emerge through a reimagined process? In this episode, host Lucy Kalanithi is joined by Marlee Liss — speaker, author, sensuality coach and restorative justice advocate. (CW: sexual assault, suicidal ideation, justice system)

Episode Notes

Lucy Kalanithi and Marlee Liss explore what becomes possible when justice centers the person harmed.

(CW: sexual assault, suicidal ideation, justice system)

You can learn more about Marlee Liss’s work, including coaching programs and the Sensual Wholeness Academy, here. Marlee’s book is Re-Humanize.

If you’re seeking immediate support around sexual violence, call 800-656-HOPE or chat here to reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline to connect with the help you deserve. More resources for survivors and communities can be found through RAINN and NSVRC.

To learn more about restorative justice, visit Insight Prison Project.

Gravity is produced by Wonder Media Network. Original music by Rachel Wardell. Rekha Murthy is our editor. Jenny Kaplan is our executive producer.

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