Author Archives: Micky Duxbury

Restorative Justice in Oakland: Profile of Fania Davis

I started an interest in Restorative Justice over 15 years ago and attended a conference that opened my eyes to this powerful healing alternative to the punitive and non-rehabilitative approach to criminal justice that currently exists. My interest was derailed … Continue reading

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Open Records for Adoptees on Huffington Post

We Need A 21st Century Adoption Dialog Hundreds of families came together on National Adoption Day in November to finalize adoptions from the foster care system. These celebrations rightfully honored adoptive families and supported the placement of some of the … Continue reading

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Helping Families of Homicide Victims in Oakland CA

Jimon Clark was thirteen years old and about to start high school when he was gunned down in August in East Oakland. He was the sixth homicide victim within the previous week making it one of the more horrific weeks … Continue reading

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Adoption Laws Need To Move into the 21st Century

Hundreds of courts and families came together on National Adoption Day on November 20th to finalize adoptions from the foster care system. These celebrations rightfully honored adoptive families and supported the placement of some of the 115,00 children who are … Continue reading

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