Artist Statement:
The relationship is integral to the integrity and stability of our society. Restorative practices are guided by the belief that the interconnectedness of all living is life-sustaining. In this piece, many different colored birds share their habitat. Building relationships is the pillar of restorative justice. In serving in the flight to justice, I have incorporated trust and reconciliation through valued relationships against a background of communal, colorful materials to build a nest. The richness of a place for finding support is a vital component of the relationship. The steady trust given to constructing health between all people forms a lasting relationship to the community with the focus on honesty and forgiveness.
Location: USA
This project is supported by Grant No. 2020-MU-CX-K001 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view, images, or opinions in this document and are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.