{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 235: Becoming the Brave One: Amanda Carrasco on Surviving Trauma, Embracing Restorative Justice, and Reclaiming Her Voice","description":"In this powerful episode of&amp;nbsp;The Criminologist Podcast, Joseph Arvidson sits down with author, restorative justice advocate, and survivor&amp;nbsp; Amanda Carrasco. Her debut memoir, Becoming the Brave One, chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, systemic injustice, and ultimately,&amp;nbsp; transformation through healing and storytelling. Amanda opens up about the writing process,&amp;nbsp; and why accountability, not punishment, should be the cornerstone of a truly restorative justice system. Her work challenges practitioners, policymakers, and survivors alike to imagine a world where courage and compassion coexist. If you've ever wondered what it means to not just survive, but to thrive \u2014 this is the episode for you.  \ud83d\udcda Learn More About Amanda Carrasco   \ud83c\udf10 Official Website: amandacarrasco.com   \ud83d\udcd6 Buy the Book \u2013 Becoming the Brave One: Amazon Link   \ud83d\udcd8 Goodreads: Follow the Book    \ud83d\udcf1 Follow Amanda on Social Media   \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: @amanda_the_brave_one   \ud83c\udfb5 TikTok: @amandacarrasco.com   \ud83d\udc26 X (formerly Twitter): @Amanda_Carrasco    \ud83d\udd17 Episode Highlights   The emotional and intellectual process of writing Becoming the Brave One   Amanda\u2019s experience with restorative justice \u2014 and why survivors need a voice, not vengeance   Advice for justice professionals who work with survivors of complex trauma   The healing power of storytelling \u2014 and the risks of staying silent    \ud83c\udfa7 Connect With The Criminologist Podcast If this conversation moved you, please:   \u2b50 Leave us a review   \ud83d\udcf2 Share this episode   \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for more interviews exploring desistance, neuroscience, trauma, and transformational justice   Thank you for supporting voices that matter. ","author_name":"The Criminologist","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/242735\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38550850\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38550850"}