Includes index, bibliography and references.

Contents:The ugly father: The story of a circle process at work -- Circles: A paradigim shift in how we respond to crime: Four basic shifts -- Making the shift: A quick sketch of a circle approach --Conflicts as opportunities -- Using circles with the justice system: Some examples -- Ceremonies of reintegration -- The inner frame of circles: Choosing peacemaking values -- Building on principles: Putting values into practice in setting up circles -- The worldwide underlying circles: Medicine wheel -- Guidance in seeking balance and wholeness -- Exploring instead of conquering differences -- The outer frame of circles:Circle keeping: facilitating a safe space for dialogue -- Talking piece:Ensuring equal contribution and a reflective pace -- Guidelines: Arguing to come together in a good way -- Ceremonies: Moving us to deeper places -- Consus-based decision-making -- How it all comes together: The circle process for dealing with crime -- The overall circle process for dealing with crime -- Stepping back to cunt circle gains -- Tapping our powers to change.