"What do you need for repair?" A Conversation with Jonathan Bradley

On this episode of Nonviolence Radio, we continue our exploration of restorative justice with Jonathan Bradley, co-executive director of SEEDS Community Resolution Center. Drawing from years of experience in schools and communities, Bradley reflects on restorative justice not simply as a set of techniques, but as a practice that challenges the assumptions of punitive culture and invites people into accountability, repair, and human connection.

The conversation explores what it means to move beyond retribution, why restorative practices require participation and practice rather than rigid formulas, and how communities can rediscover their own capacity to address harm. We also reflect on the broader cultural roots of punishment, the importance of restoring our confidence in human beings, and the role of nonviolence in transforming conflict.

In the Nonviolence Report, Michael highlights recent movements and actions from around the world, including protests defending democracy, solidarity flotillas for Gaza, and a remarkable nonviolent campaign that led to the rescue of 1,500 beagles from a breeding and research facility in Wisconsin. Together, the stories point toward the growing power of organized nonviolent action and the importance of uplifting alternatives to violence in public life.