Alternatives
Miranda Dooley is a Restorative Justice Specialist at Alternatives, with a background that includes crisis intervention and youth advocacy. Prior to this role, Miranda served as a Crisis Intervention Specialist at the National Youth Advocate Program, where responsibilities included de-escalating mental health crises and providing temporary case management. Previous experience encompasses positions as an Educator at NorthBay Adventure and a Backup Youth and Family Advocate at Pathfinders, focusing on youth mentorship and shelter management. Miranda's earlier roles at the YMCA of Rock River Valley involved supervising camper activities and facilitating a safe learning environment during the pandemic. Miranda holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Welfare & Justice from Marquette University.
Alternatives
Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. We provide Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health services to young people in Chicago. Our programs and services are offered from our locations in Uptown and Washington Park and through partnerships with 50 schools and a dozen partnering youth service agencies. We envision young people, free. Free from oppression, free in their identities, and free to pursue their wildest ambitions.