43. Restorative Justice: What If Healing Matters More Than Punishment? with Author, Speaker and Survivor Advocate, Marlee Liss

What if healing mattered more than punishment?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Marlee Liss — author, speaker, survivor advocate, and founder of Survivors 4 Justice Reform — to discuss trauma, healing, and her groundbreaking experience with restorative justice following sexual assault.Restorative justice is an alternative approach that brings together those harmed and those responsible in a structured, trauma-informed process focused on accountability, healing, and repair rather than punishment alone.Marlee shares her personal story, why the traditional justice system failed to meet her needs as a survivor, and how restorative justice became a pivotal part of her healing journey.We explore shame, post-traumatic growth, self-trust, advocacy, nervous system healing, and the conversations we're still not having around sexual violence and survivor support.Whether you're a survivor, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about new approaches to justice and healing, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what recovery can look like.Connect with Marlee📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/🎁 Free Resourceshttps://www.marleeliss.com/resource📖 Join the Pre-Order List for The First Wave (Penguin, February 2027)https://www.marleeliss.com/firstwave💜 Survivors 4 Justice Reformhttps://www.instagram.com/survivors4justicereform/Connect with Katie Delimon📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/katiedelimon📘 Get my memoir Trust the Flameshttps://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames💫 Inner Self Confidence Coachinghttps://www.katiedelimon.com/inner-self-confidence📞 Book a Free Strategy Callhttps://calendly.com/katie-katiedelimon/30min🧠 Nervous System Reboot (Self-Paced Program)https://www.katiedelimon.com/nervous-system-reboot