An artist in the show, invited me to the reception. Twice, so I knew it was important, and relationships are built by going out of our way. Since I like art, it wasn’t THAT out of the way, so I attended. Since I know the artist in a totally different context, I didn’t really connect…
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Restorative Justice and the powerful web of interconnectedness.
Posted on Author Kris MinerPosted in Belonging, Full Circle Experiences, offenders, Peace, Relationships, Responses from participants, Restorative Justice, SCVRJP, storytelling, trauma, Victims, Volunteers
I just opened a gift from a Restorative Justice volunteer. SCVRJP has a new wall hanging. It was less than a week ago SCVRJP gifted (gave away) a wall hanging. Interconnectedness of giving and receiving. Restorative Justice includes and survives by this web of interconnectedness, where we offer and accept with grace. The community creates spaces for…
The healing potential in Circle, life after death and the wisdom of lived experience.
Posted on Author Kris MinerPosted in Belonging, Circle Process, Circle Stages, Peace, personal growth, Practitioner Skills, Relationships, Research, trauma
As a Circle-keeper, some Circles are so powerful and moving, life lessons around humanity resonate to the very core. I’ve often said & blogged, that if you are doing ‘Restorative Justice’ well, it changes you. When something changes you, you remember it. The kind of change I am talking about is a deeper understanding of…
The work to move life forward when others have passed, the power of healing.
A recent Facebook status: The journey from survivor to thrivor takes courage. I followed her into the coffee shop and saw the tattoo with names of the deceased across her back. Three relatives died in that traffic crash 4 years ago, after 9 months of meetings and prep work, she will soon be meeting the…
Restorative Response – supporting survivors of sudden, tragic loss.
Posted on Author Kris MinerPosted in Circle Process, Circle Stages, Kris Miner, Peace, personal growth, Practitioner Skills, Responses from participants, trauma
Restorative Response for those impacted by sudden & suicide death. Providing support to survivors and their families. Restorative Response Resources Guide for Grieving Families – The guide is a booklet for new survivors, created for use immediately following a tragic event. Provided to local law enforcement and first responders . Survivor Outreach – trained local volunteers…
One picture . . . a thousand words. One tear . . . . a million emotions.
Posted on Author Kris MinerPosted in Community, Peace, personal growth, Responses from participants, Restorative Justice, SCVRJP, trauma
The loss of a loved one is an incredible burden to bear. When we people die, are killed or take their own lives, the burden is compounded with trauma. SCVRJP seeks to help those impacted and those that have caused the harm. Our Walk For Awareness annual event is to provide support and raise funds.…