Restorative circles and restorative systems
By Nelson Daily Staff
Help is on the way for those who are looking for conflict resolution in a non-violent setting.
Starting April 15 at the Mir Centre for Peace in Castlegar, a restorative circle workshop is being organized for those who may be interested in incorporating the technique into their lives.
A Restorative Circle (RC) is a process for responding to conflict that combines the principles and values of non-violent communication and restorative justice.
The RC process works with the understanding that conflict arises as a natural part of relationships.
RC’s are supported by a restorative system, one in which there are agreed-upon structures that allow a group to care for and take ownership of its conflict. Any group of people (families, schools, workplaces, communities, etc.) can learn and use RC’s as their only response to conflict or as another option alongside already existing approaches to conflict.
Visit www.restorativecircles.org for more information on Restorative Circles and Systems.
An introduction to Restorative Circles and Restorative Systems
Friday, April 15, 7-9 p.m.
Restorative Circles and Restorative Systems
Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 9:30-4:30 p.m.
– for those who’ve attended the RC intro
– RC facilitation practice in semi-simulated circles
– semi-simulated circle experience
– an exploration on the co-creation of a Restorative System for your family,
neighbourhood, school, workplace, community.
Both @ Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus
Cost: $20 for Friday | $200 for Sat and Sun
If the costs present a challenge for you, please contact facilitator Eric Bowers at eric@roadtocompassion.com. To register call 365-1208.
Facilitated by Eric Bowers and Katherine Betts (www.roadtocompassion.com).
