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Organizing Study Circles

A study circle is... Group of 8-12 people Meet on a regular basis Address critical public issues democratically Emerge with ideas for community action

Progression of study circles Personal "How does this affect me?" Broader perspective "What do others think?" Action "What can we do?" 3

Why organize study circles? People talk about their experiences Difficult issues discussed respectfully People become part of a larger effort Empowers community residents 4

Before you start... Share the burden Clarify intent Talk! Solicit volunteers to help you in your efforts. Clarify intent Make it clear that your support group will respect all backgrounds. Talk! Make sure people understand this project will help solve problems. 5

Getting started 6

Development Put together a core team Hold a pilot study circle Contact other groups Hold another pilot with members of different groups 7

The working group Should serve the spearhead the initiative Use them to start the following tasks: Plan the kickoff Train facilitators Recruit circle members Plan the action forum 8

Maintenance Hold a kickoff meeting Support the circles Hold the action forum Keep the momentum Pause and reflect 9

The facilitator's role Stay neutral Be prepared Let group respond Make sure one person doesn't dominate Draw out quiet ones Keep discussions on track Allow for silence Don't try for consensus When in doubt, ask 10