Windsor
Healing circle to be tested for school disputes
http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=3f1338a7-1680-40dd...
Excerpt: The public school board will begin experimenting next fall with the aboriginal philosophy of the healing circle to settle school yard disputes and disciplinary issues.
In a report to the Greater Essex County District School Board, Clara Howitt, Superintendent of Education, introduced "restorative justice" to trustees.
This method of conflict resolution stresses bringing the perpetrator, the victim, witnesses and the authorities face-to-face to resolve differences.
