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Peacemaking CirclesPeacemaking Circles is a process that brings people together who wish to participate in conflict resolution, support, decision making or provide a space to acknowledge responsibility for ones behavior. Peacemaking circles bring people together in a way that creates an atmosphere of trust. The process brings people together in a way that allows them to see one another as human beings, to talk about what matters to them, and how the impact of a situation has affected their lives. Although each circle is unique all peacemaking circles generally:
Peacemaking Circles provide effective support for groups to stay on course with the values and principles they have established for their circle. The circle process is "simple but not easy," and must be experienced to be fully understood and appreciated. There are some key structures that help to define the peacemaking circle.
Benefits of CirclesCircles strengthen relationships and build community. As they experience circles, participants begin to develop the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual habits of peacemaking. The circle process helps to shift old patterns in how individuals and communities interact, a shift that over time becomes reflected in interactions outside the circle. Circles:
When to Use PeacemakingCircles may be called for conflict, talking, court-related issues, and family issues. Circles are appropriate in business, family, judicial, social service, and other settings. Circles are effective in any group settings in which there is a desire for:
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