David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris

Welcome!

I’m David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris (all five names for all the ancestors).

This hub is where I share my personal work: reflections, stories, and practices that are shaped by, but don’t always fit neatly into a restorative justice framework. Here you’ll find content that’s honest, relational, and grounded in how my attempts to be in right relationship with myself and the world around me.

If you’re looking for practical, tactical restorative justice education, trainings, resources, and support for implementing RJ in schools, organizations, or communities, visit AmplifyRJ.com.

But if you’re here, it’s because you’re curious about the messier, more personal side of things: how I wrestle with connection, accountability, parenting, healing, and being human. This space is for exploring all of that together.

Substack - Longer Reflections

Instagram - Daily Insights

YouTube - Breakdowns, Deep Dives, & Podcasts

TikTok - Quick takes, thoughts, and clips

Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice Specific Work)

The reality of doing this work in today’s political climate, and still wanting to have enough energy to show up in a good way is that I can’t do it alone.

This work needs community to sustain it. If what I share here has value for you, I invite you to support and sustain it through the membership tiers below.

Your support here makes it possible for me to keep showing up personally with honesty, depth, and care.

Visit amplifyrj.com if you're looking to engage in and support my Restorative Justice work specifically.