My teenage son stole from the corner store and the owner wants to do a talking circle instead of calling the cops but my son thinks it's stupid and I'm caught between respecting both of them.
More people experience this than they realize.
Navigating between honoring community wisdom and respecting individual autonomy becomes fraught when those we love reject the very processes meant to support them.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.