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Peer Jurors

An Incubator for Peace

Robert Koehler | Posted 04.18.2013 | Chicago
Read More: Violence, Public Schools, Restorative Justice, Boys Town, Derrion Albert, Fenger High School, Peer Jurors, Chicago News
Robert Koehler

While meanness, disrespect, misunderstanding and temper flare-ups are part of life everywhere, in some neighborhoods they can be life-or-death issues. Teaching social skills, empathy, respect and the ability to listen are absolutely crucial.

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Lasting Peace

Robert Koehler | Posted 04.09.2013 | Impact
Read More: Restorative Justice, Chicago Murders, Chicago Public Schools, Peer Jurors, Chicago, Violence, Hadiya Pendleton, Media, Guns, Teenagers, Impact News
Robert Koehler

No one "in charge" has a commitment to actual, holistic change -- you know, to the creation of a lasting peace -- because, whatever that might mean, it would be asking too much. What we need is transformation.

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