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A small Alberta town replaced punishment with restorative justice, and the results are stunning. Out of 115 offenders who faced their victims and took responsibility, only one person reoffended.
Walt Butler lost his Altadena home to the Eaton fire, but the 84-year-old track legend chose to spend his Saturday giving away T-shirts to kids at Pasadena's Black History Festival. The event became a powerful gathering of healing and community for fire survivors rebuilding their lives.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
For two decades, a Pasadena dance company has transformed the raw, real experiences of cancer survivors into movement and art. This month, Lineage Dance celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Healing Blue," a performance that turns struggle into beauty.
A powerful dance performance turns one choreographer's family history into a moving tribute that helps students and communities stand against hate. The Berkshires welcomes a three-part series combining art, education, and hope.
Thousands of people cured of leprosy decades ago still live in India's 750 remaining colonies, but not because they have to. These communities have transformed into supportive homes where families thrive and stigma fades.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Nigeria's Benue State granted clemency to 14 prisoners and announced plans to honor the leader who created the state. The governor's actions aim to balance justice with mercy while preserving the region's history.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton hosted its second annual Reconciliation Powwow, bringing together dozens of dancers and supporters to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. The event celebrates a decade of progress while tackling the over-representation of Indigenous women in Canada's justice system.
After a near-fatal overdose, Liv transformed her ketamine addiction into a mission to save others from the same pain. Now thriving in recovery, she's using poetry and volunteer work to show young people that healing is possible.
A new legislative proposal in Jammu and Kashmir aims to help thousands recover from decades of conflict through professional mental health support and community healing programs. The groundbreaking bill recognizes that true peace requires helping people restore their dignity and process grief.
A group of church volunteers who walked into exotic dance clubs with compassion instead of judgment created a lifeline that's been rescuing trafficking survivors for two decades. Oasis House of Dayton now provides safe housing, education, and a path to independence for women who were exploited and trapped.
When tragedy struck Sydney, the city's premier arts festival transformed into something more powerful: a space for healing through performance. Eight shows proved art can help communities find hope together.
A retired bishop is urging Americans to choose bravery over fear by embracing three timeless principles that can bridge our divides. His message comes as national tensions reach a boiling point.
A Toronto city block now features buildings designed entirely by and for Indigenous communities, with traditional healing spaces, symbolic architecture, and cultural elements woven into every detail. It's a blueprint for how cities can honor the people who first called them home.
After historic spikes during the pandemic, American cities are seeing their lowest homicide rates in decades. Experts say the dramatic turnaround is happening almost everywhere, but no one knows exactly why.
After three years of isolation following a stillbirth, Alfonsina Sankhulani found healing and hope at a Malawi fistula treatment center that's helping 400 women annually. The program combines surgery with vocational training to restore both health and dignity.