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Will prove valuable and timely to mediators, restorative justice practitioners, community organizers, as well as leaders of peacebuilding and change efforts.When conflicts become ingrained in communities, people lose hope. Dialogue is necessary but never sufficient, and often actions prove inadequate to produce substantial change. Even worse, chosen actions create more conflict because people have different lived experiences, priorities, and approaches to transformation. So whats the story?In The Little Book of Transformative Community Conferencing, David Anderson Hooker offers a hopeful, accessible approach to dialogue that:Integrates several practice approaches including restorative justice, peacebuilding, and arts Creates welcoming, nondivisive spaces for dialogue Names and maps complex conflicts, such as racial tensions, religious divisions, environmental issues, and community development as it narrates simple stories Builds relationships and foundations for trust needed to support longterm community transformation projects And results in the crafting of hopeful, futureoriented visions of community that can transform relationships, resource allocation, and structures in service of communities preferred narratives.Hooker presents an important, standalone process, an excellent addition to the study and practice of strategic peacebuilding, restorative justice, conflict transformation, trauma healing, and community organizing.This book recognizes the complexity of conflict, choosing longterm solutions over inadequate quick fixes. The Transformative Community Conferencing model emerges from the authors thirty years of practice in contexts as diverse as South Sudan; Mississippi; Greensboro, North Carolina; Oakland, California; and Nassau, Bahamas.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Little Book of Transformative Community Conferencing'? A: The book focuses on providing a hopeful and practical approach to dialogue in community settings, particularly in the context of conflict resolution and restorative justice.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Anderson Hooker, who has over thirty years of experience in mediation and community organizing.
- Q: What types of conflicts does the book address? A: The book addresses complex conflicts such as racial tensions, religious divisions, environmental issues, and community development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in peacebuilding? A: Yes, it is valuable for mediators, restorative justice practitioners, community organizers, and leaders in peacebuilding initiatives.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on July 12, 2016.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the edition is illustrated.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include community transformation, building trust, and creating non-divisive spaces for dialogue.
- Q: Can this book help in trauma healing? A: Yes, it provides insights and processes that can aid in trauma healing and conflict transformation.