Answer key 233
10·6 1. c
- a
- a
- c
- b
- c
- F
- T
- F
- F
- T
- T
- In stage 1, the request for a healing circle is made. In stage 2, participants are informed, prepared, and
trained. In stage 3, the circle is convened and there is dialogue and resolution. In stage 4, progress is
monitored and mistakes are corrected. - he facilitator opens the circle; establishes the circle as a sacred place; ensures that participants follow
guidelines, maintain respect, and feel safe; and steers the process toward an outcome. - he talking piece is an object of symbolic value. It is passed clockwise from person to person. he person
holding it may speak or remain silent. he members of the healing circle must respect and listen to the
person in possession of the talking piece. - he metastudy’s conclusion was that victims were able to carry on a normal life again, ofenders didn’t
commit their crimes again or harass their victims, and the community felt safer. - A consensus decision is one in which everyone arrives at the decision collectively and agrees to it.
When everyone contributes to the decision and has a vested interest, it is more likely to succeed.
10·7 1. a 5. b - b 6. a
- b 7. b
- a 8. b
10·8 Suggested answers: - In North America, aboriginal healing, talking, and peacemaking circles heal communities and restore
harmony. - Members have the same chance to express themselves directly in a respectful exchange.
- People can modify (or tailor) healing circles to personal, educational, occupational, and various
institutional situations. - Members receive background information, orientation, and instruction.
- Healing circles foster storytelling.
- Stories open people’s hearts sooner and more efectively than forced recommendations or decisions from
external sources. - People come to mutual decisions by discussing problems and solutions instead of trying to convince each
other through formal argument. - he 1996 Mille Lacs Circle Sentencing Project introduced the irst healing circle in Minnesota.
10·9 Answers will vary.
10·10 1. Circle of understanding - Support circle
- Sentencing circle
- Talking circle
- Community-building circle
- Conlict circle
- Reintegration circle
- Healing circle
- Community-building circle
- Sentencing circle
- Celebration circle
- Support circle
- Circle of understanding
- Healing circle
- Conlict circle
10·11 Answers will vary.