Healing Dialogue and Action

Javier Stuaring, leading a circle inside a prison, is a powerful reminder of what restorative justice can create: accountability, healing, and hope. This #GivingTuesday, your donation supports restorative circles where they’re needed most. Donate today.

Yesterday’s 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl with ARC, RAMP & Amity was a huge success! 🦃🏈 Our youth brought the energy, the teamwork, and the smiles — true community in action. 🙌🏽✨ Big shoutout to everyone who pulled up and showed love. This is what our youth deserve. 💪🏽

Adrian and Raymon have been with us since day one of our Credible Messenger program. Returning to BJN in 2022 as free young men and now in 2025 as young adults, our support never ends. #CredibleMessenger #HDAFamily #YouthEmpowerment

We are honored to continue facilitating Restorative Justice classes inside CMC, CIW, CIM, and RJD. Each visit reminds us of the power of healing, accountability, and transformation within our prison communities. #RestorativeJustice #HealingDialogueAndAction #Transformation

Our staff and youth share a deep bond built on trust and healing. 💫 Shoutout to John, one of our incredible, credible messengers, who always goes the extra mile to connect with our youth. Happy Birthday, John! 🎉 #HealingDialogueAndAction #CredibleMessenger

We were grateful to facilitate Nancy’s Victim Offender Dialogue at Mule Creek State Prison, where she bravely shared her story. We’re thankful to stand with survivors in their courageous journeys of healing. #HealingDialogueandAction #VOD #WoundedHealer

After six amazing years with HDA, we’re wishing Edwin the best as he begins a new chapter with ARC. 💙 This isn’t goodbye — we know he’ll carry the HDA spirit wherever he goes. Your HDA family is proud of you and cheering you on! 🌟 #HealingDialogueAndAction #WoundedHealers

Our family support group meeting was a success! 💙 We bring together mothers and families with children in juvenile hall—and continue walking with them as their kids return home. This group is built for and by the community. #WoundedHealers #HealingDialogueandAction

We posed the question to our Wounded Healers about what brings a smile to their faces, and we received a delightful array of responses that reflect their individual joys and moments of happiness. Here’s what they shared. #HealingDialogueandAction #WoundedHealers

Throwback to CIM with our friend Carmilla Floyd, who captured our Executive Director, Javier, and Deputy Director Joshua facilitating our Restorative Justice group. We are grateful for her talent, heart, and partnership in spreading our mission. 💙 #WoundedHealers #HDA

Our 2nd river trip with ARC was powerful. 🌊 Grateful for our partners who welcomed our wounded healers & created space to bond with youth. These moments remind us how vital it is to share stories & walk alongside them in healing. 💙 #HealingDialogueAndAction #ARC #Amity

Yesterday’s circle reminded us why we do this work. 💜 We welcomed Kevin Swartz from the DA’s office and Fernando, a former participant now 6 months free. Hearing both perspectives—inside the system & lived experience—brought truth, hope, and deeper commitment to healing.

Healing isn’t linear—it rises, falls, and sometimes pauses. 🌿✨ Each step, whether rest, laughter, silence, or tears, is part of the journey. We walk alongside with compassion and care. #HealingDialogueandAction #WoundedHealers #CIM

Over Labor Day, our amazing Credible Messengers took youth to the USC football game 🏈—for many, a first! New experiences like these build lasting memories and deepen bonds of trust and care. #WoundedHealers #CredibleMessengers #YouthProgram

At Healing Dialogue and Action, our Wounded Healers lead with compassion and intention—living the HDA spirit inside institutions and in community. We believe in healing, second chances, and creating spaces of growth, resilience, and hope. #RestorativeJustice #WoundedHealers

Healing isn’t just spoken—it’s breathed, poured, and felt. 🌿✨ Yesterday, our staff meeting became a sanctuary of renewal through sound, tea, and Reiki—turning dialogue into a living practice of healing, together. 💫 Grateful to The Heart Center for holding this space. 🌸

This July, we celebrated graduation at CIW 🌸. We are grateful to each participant for courageously sharing their stories and embracing the principles of restorative justice. Your strength and openness inspire us all. 💛 #RestorativeJustice #WoundedHealers #CIW #Graduation

💛 On Monday, our community came together for our youth—proving they are valued, supported, and celebrated. Showing up creates the belonging + hope every young person deserves. 🌿✨ #WoundedHealers #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityCare #SupportOurYouth

Survivors are the heart of our work. Grateful to uplift their brave, healing stories at Healing Dialogue and Action — each one a testament to resilience and hope. Thank you, Carmilla, for sharing these sacred stories with care and compassion. 💛 #SurvivorVoices #WoundedHealers

☀️🌊 Youth Beach Day = sun, laughter & community! From ocean dips to shared stories, we’re building spaces of care and hope—showing youth healing > harm. 💛🏖️ #YouthEmpowerment #WoundedHealers #RestorativeJustice