Blogs about: Talking Piece
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 →
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 →
My newest talking piece, a gift that shows some people really "get" Restorative Justice.
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Kris Miner wrote 4 months ago: I got a new talking piece last night. It came with a wonderful explanation. My newest talking piece … more →
Circle facilitation and the many different options, you'll have to decide.
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Kris Miner wrote 6 months ago: Yesterday I posted on some differences between a Restorative Justice Circle – and a Conference … more →
A Restorative Conference, a Conference Circle and Circle-circle
Kris Miner wrote 6 months ago: You may be new to Restorative Justice, if so, the differences between a Circle and a Conference can … more →
Elementary Classroom - Talking Pieces
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Kris Miner wrote 7 months ago: Post by Catherine, classroom teacher and circlekeeper. Talking peices come in many shapes and sizes … more →
Resovling conflict, restoratively with Circle and 2nd graders - by Catherine
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Kris Miner wrote 8 months ago: Catherine is a 2nd grade teacher who uses classroom circles. She is also on staff at SCVRJP. She h … more →
Six tips from the last 6 Circles, what every Circlekeeper should know!
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Kris Miner wrote 8 months ago: You can thank a marketing tip I read, used and seen time and time again. Use numbers to catch someo … more →
Taking Risks in Circle - - building relationships
Kris Miner wrote 9 months ago: Today we held the second class session of Advanced Restorative Justice. We held the class in Circle … more →
A few ideas for building Circle "Synergy"
Kris Miner wrote 10 months ago: Synergy (from the Greek syn-ergo, συνεργός meaning working together) is the term used to describe a … more →
Media experiences link to Circle Process
Kris Miner wrote 11 months ago: Book Draft Excerpt – On the Road Together: Safe Teen Driving Circles will be published by Livi … more →
Really using consensus, especially with the talking piece
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Kris Miner wrote 11 months ago: Consesnsus is so much different than “majority rules”, despite the fact dictionary.com g … more →
Working with local schools
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Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: I was visiting our local high school today, and doing a Safe Teen Driving Circle. There is a life s … more →
Restorative and Retributive
Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: Take a look at the link that compares Restorative Justice and Retributive Justice http://www.tope … more →
Circle Phase 4 - Taking Action
Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: The final stage of a Circle Process, deals with leaving the Circle. The goal is to have everyone re … more →
Social Skills Built in Circle - the opposite of negative bonding!
Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: I learned a new term today “negative bonding”. It was explained to me as connecting ove … more →
Living in positive values - generosity
Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: Restorative Justice . . . helps us identify positive relationship values. By talking about these va … more →
Seeing a Circle transform people
Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: I got an email today, that had a line that struck me. “work that makes your heart sing” … more →
Tip of the Week - Talking Pieces
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Kris Miner wrote 1 year ago: I had a student approach me and comment on the 14 pages in Kay Pranis’s book “Peacemakin … more →
