I facilitate talking circles for youth in detention but the system pressures them to show remorse whether they feel it or not and I'm starting to feel like I'm just another part of the machine.
More people experience this than they realize.
Working within institutions can gradually corrupt transformative practices when the pressure to serve systemic goals overtakes the commitment to authentic human process.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
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