Peacemaking circles : from crime to community

Book

Peacemaking circles : from crime to community / Kay Pranis, Barry Stuart, Mark Wedge.

Pranis, Kay. (Author). Stuart, Barry. (Added Author). Wedge, Mark. (Added Author).

Summary:

A time-tested paradigm for healing relationships and keeping them healthy, Peacemaking Circles explores how communities can respond to crimes in ways that address the needs and interests of all those affected - victims, offenders, their families and friends, and the community. Based on indigenous teachings combined with current research in conflict resolution, the Circle process described here builds an intentionally safe space where we can bring our best selves to some of our most difficult conversations. Though the book relates the process to criminal justice, the explanantion of Circle philosophy and practice can be readily applied to hurts and conflicts in other areas of life. Above all, the book offers a grounded vision for how we can be together "in a good way," especially when it seems hardest to do. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0972188606
ISBN: 9780972188609
Physical Description: xvii, 277 pages : illustration ; 22 cm.
Edition: First Edition.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-259) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Preface -- "The Ugly Feather": The Story of a Circle Process at Work -- Circles: A Paradigm Shift in How we Respond to Crime -- The Inner Frame of Circles -- The Outer Frame of Circles --How It All Comes Together: The Circle Process and Gathering -- The Overall Circle Process for Dealing with Crime -- Stepping Back to Count Circle Gains -- Tapping Our Powers to Change -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: Supporting Community Initiatives -- Barry's Thoughts on Funding -- Books That Have Lit Our Paths