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.
The group is cycling through familiar positions without creating space for genuine listening or emergent solutions.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.