Our community justice organization has been trying to implement talking circles for conflict resolution but the white members keep dominating the conversation and the BIPOC members are getting frustrated and some have stopped participating entirely.
More people experience this than they realize.
Unaddressed power dynamics are reproducing the very inequities the circles were meant to heal.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.