CIRCLE TRAINING

Joyce Young was trained as a Circle Facilitator and Circle Trainer in 2004 by Peacebuilders International (Canda). She has been Peacebuilders Lead Trainer since 2008.

Circle Facilitation Training is available through Peacebuilders International (Canada).

Upcoming Courses

Volunteering with Restorative Youth Circles
In order to support our youth and serve their diverse needs, we require people with a strong commitment to social justice and youth empowerment, from a variety of different backgrounds, ages and languages. Peacebuilders works collaboratively within the justice system with youth, their families and community members as well as with police and youth and community serving agencies.

Interested in volunteering as a Circles Participant or Circle Keeper? Email Maria Taylor or call 416.960.0105.

Youth Circles Lead Keeper Training

Training for Restorative Youth Circles volunteers is provided by Peacebuilders and is conducted at 120 Adelaide Street East, Suite 300, Toronto, ON Canada

*There is an administrative charge of $90.00 for adults and $50.00 for students.

Circle Facilitator Training 2 Days

The Circle Process is an ancient method that brings people together based on shared values of respect, honesty and empathy. It enables a group to struggle through their conflict and create their own solutions through consensus. The trained Circle Facilitator upholds the principle that every person in the Circle is valued, supported and safe.

Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

• Set up and facilitate a conflict resolution Circle
• Determine which participants and issues are appropriate for the Circle process
• Enable people in conflict to come together in a positive way
• Work with the talking piece, Circle values, guidelines and ceremonies
• Facilitate a conversation which goes to the depth of the conflict

Methodology

The course material is taught through lecture, experience of the Circle process, group exercises and conflict role-plays in the Circle. Each participant will have the opportunity to co-facilitate a conflict resolution Circle.

Who Should Attend

Lawyers, mental health professionals, social services professionals, clerics, educators and others who work with groups to transform conflict and restore relationships. Professionals who deal with conflict in a workplace, family, school or community.

One Year Later, Conflict Resolution Today, Summer/Fall 2007

The building that fought back, Globe and Mail, January 7, 2006

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