Author

Publication

2005-06-01 - Good Books

Language

English

Word Count

20,000 words, Guess

Page Count

80 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCHM1126.P73 2005
  • LCCHM1126 .P73 2005

Description

Our ancestors gathered around a fire in a circle, families gather around their kitchen tables in circles, and now we are gathering in circles as communities to solve problems. This peacemaking practice draws on the ancient Native American tradition of a talking piece and combines that with concepts of democracy and inclusivity. Peacemaking circles are used in neighborhoods to provide support for those harmed by crime and to decide sentences for those who commit crime, in schools to create positive classroom climates and resolve behavior problems, in the workplace to deal with conflict, and in social services to develop more organic support systems for people struggling to make sense of their lives. The circle process hinges on storytelling. It is an effort bringing astonishing results around the country. (Back cover).

First Sentence

Our ancestors gathered around a fire in a circle.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series)PaperbackGood Books2005-06-01

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