Marilyn Peterson Armour Phd

About the Author

Dr. Marilyn Peterson Armour, PhD, is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of restorative justice, with over three decades of experience bridging academic research and real-world application. Holding a doctorate in social work, she has dedicated her career to exploring how dialogue and community-based approaches can heal the harms caused by conflict and crime. As a professor emerita at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Armour has influenced countless students, policymakers, and practitioners through her innovative frameworks that emphasize empathy, accountability, and transformation. Her work challenges traditional punitive systems, advocating for restorative processes that foster understanding and reconciliation among victims, offenders, and communities. Beyond academia, she consults internationally, training organizations in implementing effective restorative justice programs that promote lasting social change.