When situations involving young people escalate, the instinct is often to act fast, regain control, or protect optics.
Too often, that response makes things worse.
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JoOutLoud exists to help adults slow down, listen differently, and respond with clarity, accountability, and care, especially when the cost of getting it wrong feels high.​ This work is grounded in restorative practice, youth voice, and the belief that behaviour is a response to experience , not a problem to be managed.
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JoOutLoud works with:
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schools navigating conflict, harm, or rupture
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teams and sport organizations under pressure
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systems responsible for young people in visible or high-risk situations
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adults who want to respond responsibly, not reactively​
This work is best suited for moments where behaviour is only part of the story, and understanding impact, power, and context matters.
Who this Work Supports
What This Work Looks Like
Depending on context, JoOutLoud work may include:
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restorative keynotes and professional learning
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facilitated dialogue and culture work
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custom restorative processes for complex situations
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licensed preventative school programs delivered by trained facilitators
Each engagement begins with assessment and is shaped by what’s actually at stake, not by pre-set packages or one-size-fits-all solutions.
About Jo Phillips
I'm JoOutLoud online.
I work with adults who carry responsibility for young people - educators, coaches, administrators, and community leaders - when situations feel complex, fragile, or hard to hold.
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My role is to help adults slow down, hear what kids have been trying to say, and respond with clarity and accountability, without escalating harm.
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This work isn’t about fixing kids.
It’s about adults leading differently when it matters.
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Over the past decade, more than 170,000 young people and 10,000 parents across Alberta have participated in JoOutLoud programs and conversations.