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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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

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

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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