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How are the Children Doing?

By Sadiki Muhammad — September 25, 2019

“In youth we learn, in age we understand.” -Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Over the summer, I had the pleasure of attending the Advanced Training of Champions’ seminar as an intern for Akoben. In my first encounter with this work, I participated in one of the communication … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: restoration, restorative circles, restorative practices, youth

The Talking Piece: Strategies for Helping Our Students Honor It

By Bilphena Yahwon — April 19, 2019

Here’s the Good News You’re not crazy. Children of all ages (and adults too) sometimes have trouble honoring the talking piece. Even when they’ve agreed to its principles and deeply appreciate the permission it gives them to speak and to be listened to, they call out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: akoben, dialogue circles, restoration, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices, talking piece

Understanding Circles Part 4: A Site for Social Justice

By Dr. Malik Muhammad — December 29, 2017

There is no doubt that leadership is critically important. Often, the quality of leadership in an organization, community and classroom determine both its direction and significant outcomes. However, we are constantly reminded of the hierarchy of leadership in Western … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: circles, classroom, community, education, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices

Understanding Circles Part 3-Relational Dynamics and Processing

By Steve Korr — November 28, 2017

This is part three of a five part series. If you missed our first two sections, be sure to check out part one  and part two! Now that you have established an appropriate tone , you are ready to run your circle. Remember, a successful restorative circle is contingent upon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: community, education, restorative circles, restorative practices

Understanding Circles Part 2 – Preparation and Logistics

By Steve Korr — October 30, 2017

Once you have decided to implement restorative circles, you may experience some anxiety surrounding circle facilitation. But why? First, anything that carries any weight usually invokes a degree of nervousness. If you understand the critical role that circles can play in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: classroom, education, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices

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