From Trauma to Transformation with Janette Graham

Restorative Works!

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Janette Graham to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Janette discusses her powerful journey advocating for justice-involved individuals. Drawing from personal experiences, including her son’s incarceration at a young age, Janette shares how her organization, No Struggle, No Success (NSNS), has become a full-service reentry organization, providing crucial support for both youth and adults in Maryland. Janette reveals the organization's focus on creating a holistic, restorative approach to reentry, from preparing individuals for their return to society, to offering wraparound services like vocational training, mental health support, and community reintegration. She highlights the critical role that restorative justice plays in rebuilding relationships, emphasizing the need for accountability and healing on both sides of the justice system—offenders and victims alike. Janette is the president and founder of No Struggle, No Success. Under her stewardship, NSNS has profoundly impacted over 720 individuals in Maryland, notably curbing recidivism rates and fostering a safer, more integrated community. Expanding her role further, Janette actively participates in various community engagement and advocacy initiatives. Her efforts aim at promoting holistic wellness, equitable justice, and successful societal reintegration for individuals transitioning back into society. Through her involvement in committees and collaborations, she seeks to address systemic challenges and support vulnerable populations. Tune in to hear Janette’s insights on transforming lives through trauma-informed care, her experiences navigating systemic challenges, and how NSNS is helping to change the narrative for justice-involved individuals in Maryland and beyond.