LEVEL I: BASICS of PEACEMAKING CIRCLES WORKSHOP
AUGUST 12-13, 2019
Monday-Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Peacemaking circles are a structured form of a dialogue based on indigenous values and principles. Circles foster a sense of community based on mutual respect with broad applications in many different contexts. They provide a way to bring people together to have difficult conversations, to work through conflict or differences, and to build relationships in schools, neighborhoods, workplace, family and the criminal justice system.

This two-day workshop provides firsthand experiences in a peacemaking circle. Participants will learn about the underlying values of the peacemaking circle process, theoretical frameworks, essential components, core principles, and practical applications utilizing the circle process.

LEVEL II: FUNDAMENTALS FOR FACILITATING CIRCLES
AUGUST 14-15, 2019
Wednesday-Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Two-day workshop will prepare participants to plan and facilitate basic talking circles within various contexts. Participants will learn to couple experience and practice within the circle process.

*Discount for Level I and II Workshops taken together
A limited number of partial scholarships are available upon request.
*Advance registration required: https://circlework6.bpt.me

What is Racial Healing?

“Racial healing is a process we can undertake as individuals, in communities and across society as a whole. In healing, we recognize our common humanity, acknowledge the truth of past wrongs and build the authentic relationships capable of transforming communities and shifting our national discourse. Many organizations are taking up this essential work. . . .  All of us can learn how to promote racial healing and contribute to building the equitable society our children deserve.”

~La June Montgomery Tabron, President, and CEO – W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The next series of Racial Healing Circles is coming in early 2020. Check back for more information.

New podcast explores restorative community

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Relying on suspensions and zero-tolerance discipline doesn’t deter misbehavior in schools–in fact, it makes matters worse. Teacher Jean Klasovsky shares Farragut High School’s story, a model for how schools can improve climate and discipline by using restorative justice practices such as peace circles and peer juries. Such practices lead to reduced dropout rates and greater student achievement.