'Talking stick' helps facilitate restorative justice response to destructive behaviors

from Barbara Bradley's article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal:

Getting to know the neighbors took on a new dimension recently at a gathering of residents at a Southeast Memphis apartment complex. Summoned as part of a neighborhood watch program, they were asked to form a circle and pass a "talking stick." They were told to speak only about themselves, and only the one who held the stick could speak. As if by sorcery, the talking stick drew out stories so painful several people burst into tears and another fled the room.

Sep 16, 2009 Story, Media, Practice, Circle, Country:USA

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Sawyer family moves forward after devastating loss

from wsbt.com (tip of the hat to Vancouver Association for Restorative Justice):

When he left home the morning of July 16, 2008, Patrick was just weeks away from completing his degree. It was early, before sunrise, and he was riding his bicycle west on Cleveland Road, headed to the YMCA to swim laps before class at Indiana University South Bend. He was wearing a helmet and reflective vest and riding with traffic, and he had lights on the front and back of his bicycle.

Sep 11, 2009 Media, Story, Country:USA, Case:DWI

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