Periagoge
Scenario

When community talking circles become stuck in opposing viewpoints about safety

Our neighborhood started a talking circle to address the break-ins and some people want to bring in more police while others are pushing for community-based solutions and we're stuck because every circle just rehashes the same arguments without getting anywhere.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The group is cycling through familiar positions without creating space for genuine listening or emergent solutions.

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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