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Roadblocks to Using Restorative & Transformative Responses

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Some of the biggest roadblocks to using restorative and transformative justice responses in your organization are likely to be the cultural barriers you will encounter in trying to use holistic transformative processes, instead of typically punitive and shaming ones.

This is not familiar work to us. We are not used to it. It is much easier for us to see things in black-and-white, to accuse people, and to discard them as worthless once they contradict our expectations. However, the benefits of restorative and transformative responses can’t be overstated. Particularly for those of us in harm reduction, who believe faithfully in the possibility of change.

Featured Hacks

These featured hacks highlight creative, practical solutions from harm reduction leaders on the ground. From DIY tools to clever workarounds, each one reflects the ingenuity, care, and real-world experience that keeps this movement alive. 

Consent Culture

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The concept of “consent culture” emerged from the sex positive movement of the 1980s and 90s. It was a response to the concept of “rape culture”, a term that had been coined to describe the experience that many people—especially women, queer and trans people—have of sexual violence and harassment.
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Hacks for Service and Supply Management

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Many of the harm reduction leaders that were interviewed for Space Hacks talked about how critical it is to effectively manage services, supplies, and inventory in order to maintain community tranquility. It may not feel intuitive, but OGs report that ineffective management of supplies is the number one potential flashpoint for escalated situations during harm reduction services.
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