Doing democracy with circles : engaging communities in public planning

Ball, Jennifer 1969- (Author). Caldwell, Wayne (Wayne Joseph), 1957- (Added Author). Pranis, Kay. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780972188661
ISBN: 0972188665
Physical Description: print
xiii, 194 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: St. Paul, Minn. : Living Justice Press, ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : can we fulfill the promose of democracy? -- Why engage communities? -- An overview of circle processes -- "Not in my backyard" : a transition house for sex offenders -- Different types of circles for different uses -- One planner's first circle: community youth development -- Getting started : how to use a talking circle in a planning process -- It all ends up in the lake : a conflict over water quality -- Exploring the possibilities : the potentials for using circles in planning -- Planning the healing lodge -- Why circles are such a good idea : the benefits and potentials of using them in planning -- Not all clear sailing : challenges and cautions -- Strengthening communities : how circles promote community health -- Renewed liquor licenses violate the sanctity of Bear Butt -- Doing justice : planning at a time of planetary transformation -- Endnotes -- Appendix 1: Circle prep for a talking circle -- Appendix 2: Training and further information about circles -- Appendix 3: Resources: writings and web sites -- Index -- Author information -- About Living Justice Press -- Books from Living Justice Press.