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Restorative Justice Circle

Structured space for repair between people or communities after harm.

Educational only
Format
group
Session
2 to 4 hours
Touch
no
Cost
varies

What this experience is like in depth

Restorative Justice Circle is a community and peer support experience. It is a facilitated dialogue process for addressing harm and restoring relationship. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, participants sit in a circle with a facilitator, following a structured process of speaking and listening. You will sit in a circle, speak, listen, write agreements, and complete follow-up actions. This is offered in a group setting, typically 2 to 4 hours, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Relationship Pain, Family Wounds, and Need for Community. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.

Who it may help

Relationship PainFamily WoundsNeed for Community

Overview

A facilitated dialogue process for addressing harm and restoring relationship.

What happens during a session

Participants sit in a circle with a facilitator, following a structured process of speaking and listening.

What you physically do

Sit in a circle, speak, listen, write agreements, and complete follow-up actions.
Typical session length

2 to 4 hours

Insurance

Rarely covered by insurance. Some sliding-scale options exist, ask.

Questions to ask before booking

  • ?What is your facilitator training?
  • ?Is this appropriate for our situation?
  • ?What is the pre-circle process?

Licensing & who to search for

Trained restorative justice facilitator

Try these search terms:

  • "Restorative justice circle"
  • "Community conflict resolution"
  • "Restorative practice facilitator near me"

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