Blogs about: Circle Process
Restorative Justice is a Social Justice catalyst!
Kris Miner wrote 17 hours ago: I had the good fortune of speaking on a panel. The focus was social justice, we were given the task … more →
The purpose of 'kooky' in Restorative Justice Circles.
Kris Miner wrote 2 weeks ago: People that participate in Circles with me, become really honest about what they thought at first. … more →
Just enough trauma, to validate my trauma knowledge and understand victims more.
Kris Miner wrote 1 month ago: I was cleaning out my garage yesterday. Up in the rafters was my daughters old metal scooter, like … more →
Restorative Justice allows us to speak with wisdom and real-ness.
Kris Miner wrote 1 month ago: One of the phrases I typically say in trainings: “Nothing new under the sun”. My point … more →
Circlespace - Restorative Justice Classroom Circle training
Kris Miner wrote 1 month ago: Upcoming Trainings available. CESA 7 in Green Bay – Nov 18 & 19, Course description and mo … more →
"no one person owns the truth" an aspect of restorative philosophy.
Kris Miner wrote 1 month ago: When facilitating a Circle, I try to always point out the Center. I explain that we all see the sam … more →
Infusing Restorative Justice into the mindset of a new employee.
Kris Miner wrote 2 months ago: The staff at SCVRJP went out for lunch today. The newest member of the team demonstrated the abilit … more →
Examples of stories, and the power of story.
Kris Miner wrote 2 months ago: I love my kid. She’s 17 and a senior in high school. She’s my only. It’s been t … more →
Being a good Circlekeeper is about facilitating your own disappearance.
Kris Miner wrote 2 months ago: A few years ago, I was kind of dating someone and I just stopped calling and emailing him. A few we … more →
Self-approval, give this mediation a try.
Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: I found this link via Twitter, http://meditationvacations.com/observer-meditations/giving-your-self- … more →
Knowing if you are at a window, a gate or a wall.
Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: The gifts from Bikram Yoga are in action again. The practice promotes Discipline, Determination, Se … more →
Great, brief video on Elementary School - Restorative Justice
Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: Kudos to my friends in Michigan – they are doing some great stuff and this video is an excelle … more →
Lesson from a Restorative Justice Conference "Once you cut down a tree, you can't put it back"
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Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: In typical Restorative Justice fashion, when Circle is going well stories emerge. Stories that may … more →
"Wow, that's really brave!" response to learning about Restorative Justice
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Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: I had a new visitor to the Restorative Justice Center. She was dropping off some brochures for anot … more →
On the Road Together: Safe Teen Driving Circles engaging law enforcement
Kris Miner wrote 3 months ago: Written for the upcoming book: On the Road Together: Safe Teen Driving Circles. At SCVRJP as part of … more →
How related are belonging and structure? Restoratively, maybe one in the same?
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Kris Miner wrote 4 months ago: I was speaking with Linda Baker, author and Restorative Justice/College Campus advocate. I was shar … more →
Parents supporting parents in Circle and a service dog named Tonka.
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Kris Miner wrote 5 months ago: One of the SCVRJP programs is a Victim Empathy Seminar. I developed it with some help from my frien … more →
The really Restorative Mantra . . . Judge None.
Kris Miner wrote 5 months ago: Judge None. Two very simple words. I like to play around and develop catch phrases for Restorative … more →
Circle outcomes may not always be visible at the end of the Circle.
Kris Miner wrote 5 months ago: If you saw this snapshot, you would see it as a perfectly normal scene. My jaw was on the floor. Th … more →
