Direct from the survivors:
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​"It's not just about healing. It's about saving lives."

— Clarissa Turner, survivor ​

“We are six living family members of homicide victims, and we write this with all of our pain, anger, sorrow, and grief as motivation. Between us, we have lost three sons, a mother, a brother, and a nephew. Sadly, we know too many others like us. Violence tears at the fabric of our communities, and when any person is harmed, killed, or incarcerated, a great void is left behind. Through restorative justice, we have each been able to find a measure of comfort, and the process has contributed greatly to repairing our spirits and relationships.

We can’t bring our loved ones back…but we can bring them forward in everything we do.”

JANET CONNORS
Mother of Joel Turner, born November 7, 1981, life stolen on January 31, 2001

​VEOLA GREEN
Daughter of Marlene Green, born June 26, 1959, murdered and body found April 19,1989

CLARISSA TURNER
Mother of Willie Turner, born May 18, 1987, life taken November 29, 2011

RONALD AND KIM ODOM
Parents of Steven Odom, born January 26, 1994 and lost to homicide October 4, 2007

ISAURA MENDES
Mother of Bobby Mendes, born July 10, 1972, life taken October 10, 1995 and Alexander Matthew Mendes, born October 14, 1981, life taken May 6, 2006