LibraryScenariosHow to handle disruptive behavior in community talking circles
Scenario

How to handle disruptive behavior in community talking circles

I've been attending community justice circles for months and there's someone there who repeatedly talks over others and dominates the space but when we try to address it in the circle format it doesn't seem to change anything and people are starting to leave.

Juana
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The circle format itself becomes inadequate when someone consistently violates its principles.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.