“Circles aren’t about performance or saying the right thing or making a good show. They’re not about coming up with ‘the answer’ and certainly not about getting others to think as we do. They’re not about forcing anyone to change. These are all techniques of conquering a situation — talking charge and fixing it. Instead, Circles are about getting to the roots of our being, searching our hearts, souls, and truths, and rediscovering the values that help us express how we most want to be.” – Kay Pranis
King County Juvenile Restoration Team 