In this episode, I define some of the basics of circlebuilding and Circlekeeping that I will be presenting in a conference. Please note that I offer my research and some of my viewpoints on the subject, but I will also add some resources from experts that I admire and a few YouTube videos to illustrate some basics of running a circle. Experiential work is always best, but I find that visuals really help to understand this process.
Recommended Resources
•Boyes, Watson, C. (2016), Circle Forward, Living Justice Press, St. Paul, MN.
•Gregory, A. & Evans, K. (2020), The Starts and Stumbles of Restorative Justice, Where do we go from Here? NEPC – National Educational Policy Center, University of Colorado, Boulder.
•Pranis, K. (2003), Excerpts from The Circle Keepers Handbook. Https: file:///Users/elizabethklein/Downloads/2017-Symp-Thur-WS-8-Pranis-Handouts.pdf
•Restorative Justice in Oakland Schools: Tier One. Community Building Circle (2012), Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdKhcQrLD1w
Recommended VIdeos
Restorative Justice in Oakland Schools: Tier One. Community Building Circle (2012), Retrieved from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdKhcQrLD1w
Elementary, Middle School Restorative Circles -
Retrieved from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oby3a-Rfkxs
High School age students – Retrieved from:
Restorative Circles in The AVP (Alternatives to Violence Program) – Retrieved from:
