Marlee Liss is a Toronto-based advocate and educator specializing in social work and somatic sex education. In this episode of “I’m Human Too,” she shares her compelling journey shaped by her experiences as a sexual violence survivor and her passion for restorative justice. Marlee opens up about how her personal trauma led her to seek healing beyond the traditional legal system, ultimately discovering the transformative power of restorative justice.
She discusses the challenges she faced navigating the court system and how it re-traumatized rather than healed her. By embracing restorative justice, Marlee found closure through a restorative circle process with her assailant, which profoundly impacted her healing journey. She emphasizes the importance of community and survivor solidarity, highlighting how connecting with others helped her let go of shame and self-blame.
Marlee’s insights on balancing emotionally charged advocacy work with self-care, the power of storytelling in creating change, and her aspirations to make restorative justice accessible to all survivors. To learn more about Marlee’s work and resources on restorative justice, visit www.marleeliss.com and follow her on Instagram at @marleeliss.
