I think when you see people am being treated unfairly simply because they look like you, or because they live in a place where they don't have access to money, that's really not that important. They're human beings. So if we treat people fairly because of their humanity, then they deserve this. They deserve fairness. They deserve justice, and not to be punished because they're poor, right? And that has always been in the forefront of my mind,. Like, why does this thing happen to a person? Why is this a rule? Who does it benefit? And does it benefit anyone at all? And is this just a benefit, just a policy that exists because somebody felt like
Growing up outside Newark, NJ, Judge Victoria Pratt found herself in the role of translator, advocate, and champion at a very young age. That deep desire to serve at the sweet-spot between justice and humanity never left her. Rising up through government and educational institutions, she eventually became Chief Judge in Newark Municipal Court in Newark, NJ. But she was not your ordinary judge. For her, it was all about serving the broader humanity and needs of both those who appeared in her courtroom, as well as those who were affected in the community. Judge Pratt gained acclaim as a champion for criminal justice reform and restorative justice in her Newark courtroom, worked with jurisdictions across the US, and as far as Dubai, Ukraine, Mexico, and England. Her TED Talk, How Judges Can Show Respect, went viral. Now a leading voice in criminal justice reform and restorative justice through her consulting firm Pratt Lucien Consultants, Judge Pratt speaks to corporate and organizational leaders about restoring respect to their processes. At the heart of it all is a call-to-action to elevate the humanity and dignity of all people and focus more on restoration and rehabilitation than punishment. We're so excited to share this Best Of conversation with you today.
You can find Judge Victoria Pratt at:
Website : https://judgevictoriapratt.com/
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