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This course will introduce participants to the peacemaking circle process and explore:
- foundational Foundational values and philosophy of peacemaking circles,
- conflict as opportunity to build relationships,
- creating safe, Creating safe, brave, and respectful space for dialogdialogue,
- consensus Consensus decision making,
- structure Structure of the circle process,
- facilitation Facilitation of the circle process,
- practical Practical applications of circle process,
- Conflict as opportunity to build relationships,
- problems Problems and challenges in circles.
This course will use the peacemaking circle process as the primary form of group work.
This course is intended to provide experience in the circle process as well as an understanding of the foundational values and key structural elements for designing and conducting peacemaking circles. The class will prepare students to design and facilitate peacemaking circles in culturally diverse settings and situations.
3 SH version of this class is typically offered during our annual Summer Peacebuilding Institute (www.emu.edu/cjp/spi/).
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