From Prison to Power, a Restorative Journey

Stephen Jerome Fowler,
Restorative Roots Project
Portland, Oregon, USA

Stephen Jerome Fowler shares his journey of survival and transformation, from foster care and incarceration, to social/racial justice movement work and non-profit leadership, demonstrating how Restorative Justice can be a guiding compass for personal healing, relationship repair, and community building.

Presenter Bio

Stephen Fowler (He/They). This liberation warrior is a community educator and performing artist from Portland, Oregon. Convicted as a teenager, and sentenced to 7.5 years in the Oregon Youth Authority, Stephen used his time to educate and expand his understanding of self-worth, potential, healing, and purpose using art forms and the practice of Restorative Justice.

Since release, Stephen has given wisdom to many community forums and served on statewide initiatives leading to his pardon by the Governor of Oregon for his outstanding community work.

Stephen is still committed to educating organizations, school districts, community members, teachers, parents, and students about the radical practice of Restorative Justice for collective liberation. Stephen is a Consultant, Equity Informed Mediator, Race Talks Facilitator, Owner of Be The Solution LLC, and the Executive Director of the Restorative Roots Project.

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