Category Archives: Kris Miner
Effective, even alone, co-keep a Restorative Justice Circle.
An element of an effective Restorative Justice Circle is engaging each and every person in the power of the Circle. This can be a difficult group process management skill. Lucky for Circlekeepers, the Circle itself brings that. In essence you
Facilitating Restorative Justice loss of life, embraces the essence of the loved one.
Please note, this blog topic, facilitating Restorative Justice in a situation of a fatality, is not intended to promote practitioners stepping beyond their own skill set and training. Mark Umbriet’s week-long course, a masters in counseling and additional trainings in grief, trauma and
Restorative Justice Circles, meeting the social brain needs, developing humanity.
For an example outside of this blog and SCVRJP, check out this presentation: on DMC, from OJJDP, https://www.nttac.org/index.cfm?event=webinarJuvenileJustice The slides and information on Circles start on PPT slide 44 (ppt here). What is described in this program, is very much like
More on the meme, Restorative Justice and social media.
Meme: Memes are contagious patterns of cultural information that are passed from mind to mind and that directly shape and generate key actions and mindsets of a social group. Memes include popular tunes, catch-phrases, clothing fashions, architectural styles, ways of doing
Filed under Blogging, Kris Miner, Social Media, Writing
Domestic Violence. Restorative practitioner responds. Openly.
I was taken back this morning, my favorite blogger posted a shocking photo of a bruise and disclosed domestic violence. I was shocked on so many levels. The photo she picked to go with her blog post, the fact a
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In Life and in Restorative Justice, shame is a gift; feeling and friendship lead to healing.
A good night’s rest really helps me out. I’ve got one of those monkey minds. A “monkey mind” is a Buddist term, rather than staying in the present moment, my thoughts leap from one to another as a monkey leaps from tree
Trained teachers offer what Restorative Justice Circles “bridge”.
I appreciate Sharon Bowman, she has a resource-filled website, great articles and books. If you follow her on LinkedIn, great powerpoints shared. Friend and mentor, pictured here, helped me learn how to work and train teachers. In turn I
Women, love, storytelling and healing.
Four generations of women in one small hospital room. I took a mental picture, and appreciated the beauty and gift; the four of us in this moment. We had even mentioned it to the nurse. As soon as the nurse left, the humor, so
Filed under Kris Miner, Peace, personal growth
Remembering what is important, science vs storytelling OR consilience.
I recently forgot what was important. Values are important to me. I take advisement from research (or as Capella would have it, I am a critical thinker). I try to live my life in balance, in positive relationships. I get