Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children

Description: Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children Product Description Product Description In January 2013, Regina’s fifteen-year-old nephew shot and killed his father (her brother), mother and three siblings. She became her nephew’s guardian and stood by him through seven years of legal drama. In this memoir, she recounts her extremely difficult and personal story that affected her large extended family and entire community. It is a tragedy about generational trauma set in the rich cultural background of New Mexico. This is a story of courage and conviction as well as love, compassion, and hope. The book details the failure of not only the Juvenile Justice System, but many other systems that undergird families and society including gun safety. This memoir is both a warning and a Review "In Sins of the System, Regina courageously shares her family's heart-wrenching story of generational trauma, mental health struggles and gun violence with grace, honesty and compassion. Her journey from grieving aunt to passionate advocate is truly inspiring. Regina is working to ensure no other family has to endure the pain that hers has, and through her words, she offers hope for a brighter future, even among the many challenges some families and children in our country face." — Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action "In this thorough and moving account of a tragedy so stark it takes our breath away, Regina manages to convey both the brokenness of a system that shattered a family and the power of love to lift and mend the most seemingly hopeless conditions. Regina's steadfast dedication to the goodness that shines through the darkest nights of our collective soul render this book much more than a gripping memoir: it is a powerful prayer." -- Mirabai Starr, Author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy "In Sins of the System, Dr. Griego offers an intimate window into the heartbreaking tragedy of youth violence, and an inspiring vision of the healing we can experience when we do not settle for mere retribution, but instead engage in the redemptive work of nurturing compassion, even for children who have caused great harm." -- Preston Shipp, Senior Policy Counsel, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) "This compelling story emphasizes the intricate, intertwining nature of generational trauma in which the outcome is tragedy. Regina's humble and raw sharing exemplifies all the different aspects of culture, addiction, abuse, religion, and other aspects of society that can be put on the shoulders of young people. Through her empathy and commitment to break the chain of dysfunction, Regina demonstrates her strength to bring change, courage, and love to all of humanity." -- Rev. Dr. Ted Wiard Ed.D, LPCC, CGC - Co-Founder of Golden Willow Retreat "Rarely do we have an opportunity to delve deeply into the intricacy of the human mind and the ways that family relationships respond to the horror of trauma. This book, written with clarity and raw honesty, invites us to hold space for complexity, uncertainty and reminds us of the redemptive power of compassion, forgiveness, and love." -- Dr. Lorian Kostranchuk, Psychiatrist "It's unimaginable until it happens to you! The inside story of Regina's journey through gun violence, the family trauma and the judicial system shouldn't be missed. You will be astonished at the inner workings of the juvenile court system and how difficult it is to navigate." -- Patricia Maisch, Senior Survivor Fellow for Everytown for Gun for Gun Safety From the Author 80% of the profits from the paperback and Ebook will be split between Everytown for Gun Safety () and the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth () About Us Payment Shipping Return We are here to provide you a high quality product at an excellent value. You are ensured to have a great buying experience, and we want thank you for shopping with us! We process all payments through PayPal. You may use all major credit cards within PayPal. For “Buy It Now” listings, your PayPal payment is due immediately at time of checkout. We provide FREE SHIPPING on all Ground Shipping Orders within the contiguous 48 states. We do our best to ship your order out within 1-2 business days. We can only ship to verified addresses. We do not ship internationally or to APO or FPO addresses. Extra shipping charges will be incurred on orders to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We offer Hassle Free Returns! If you would like to return your item and you are within 30 days of the purchase, and it is still in its original condition, you can request a return label and return the item by contacting us through eBay messaging. Once the item has been received and verified, a refund will be issued through PayPal.

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