1. Step 3 of Five steps to avoid the school to prison pipeline
Participants of the circle arrange chairs/desks around the room in a circle shape. Throughout the discussion, each participate should speak one at a time. It is recommended to use a “talking piece object” during the discussion which is small and soft enough to through. Only the person who has the talking piece in his/her hand should be speaking. Once they have finished speaking, the talking piece should be given to the next person that would like to speak. This is to help develop a since of order and respect for one another as each person shares their input.
A Restorative circle conversation
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2. Step 3: avoid negative peer pressure
Read page 47. click next slide to begin responding to Robert as if you are the counselor
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I heard about the home invasion that happened to your family over the weekend. How are you doing robert?
Read Robert’s response. What would be your response back to Robert if you were the High School Counselor?
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Tell me Robert, after you cause this serious damage to him, what do you expect to happen next?
Read Robert’s response. What would be your response back to Robert if you were the High School Counselor?
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5. If you do kill him, what do you expect will happen next to you?
Read Robert’s response. What would be your response back to Robert if you were the High School Counselor?
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What could you do that will help you to get justice without endangering your life or the life of your family?
Read Robert’s response. What would be your response back to Robert if you were the High School Counselor?
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7. Read the paragraph at the end of the page
Page 48, then click to continue to next slide.
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8. Do you believe that Jaleesa has high self esteem? Why or why not?
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If Jaleesa had high self esteem, do you think that she would have fallen so easily for all of Anthony’s sweet talk and obvious lies?
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Read “a dime piece”
Page click to begin “food for thought” questions.
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Why do you believe that Jaleesa felt a sense of relief when she thought that Anthony had robbed her house by mistake? The fact remains that he was still a thief, but that part didn’t seem to upset her as much. Why?
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Why did Jaleesa immediately compare her own physical appearance and beauty to lauren’s when she first saw her?
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Do you believe that Anthony chose lauren over Jaleesa strictly because he felt that lauren was more beautiful? Why or why not?
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Did Anthony display the attributes of a strong and powerful man as lauren suggested? Why or why not?
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15. What do you believe are real attributes of a strong and powerful man?
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16. Why does Jaleesa feel like she is a disappointment to her mother?
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17. Read “the juvenile justice system” and “don’t mess with my man”
Page click to begin food for thought questions.
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Since Jaleesa knew that andrea was also a liar, why do you think that Jaleesa immediately believed her?
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What kind of self esteem do you believe andrea has? Very high, very low or somewhere in between? Why?
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Why do you think Jaleesa was still referring to anthony as her man when speaking to andrea and lauren?
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Do you think Jaleesa was right or wrong for hitting lauren? Why? How would you have handled the same situation? Why?
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22. Read “gun violence” and “judgement day”
Page click to begin “food for thought” questions.
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Do you believe that andrea did the right thing by going to tell Robert and Jaleesa’s mom? Why or why not?
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If andrea was truly concerned, why do you believe that she told Robert that Anthony turned Jaleesa on to drugs, where Anthony could be found and exactly how Robert could easily and quickly get a gun?
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Why do you believe Jaleesa blamed her own actions and consequences of being arrested on Anthony when she yelled to Robert? Was Anthony truly to blame for her actions?
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What gives Robert the authority to end another human beings life? Taking someone’s life is something that can never be undone.
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How do you feel about guns and how easy it is to obtain one regardless of how old or mentally unstable you are?
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28. What can you do to lessen gun violence in your own community?
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29. Read “consequences of decisions” and “school to prison”
Page 56. click to begin “food for thought” questions.
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Do you believe Jaleesa’s punishment given by juvenile court was fair? Why or why not? If not, what punishment would you have given her?
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How likely is it for Jaleesa to get into trouble again with law enforcement before she turns 18 if she continues her current bad behaviors and decision-making? Why?
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32. Five Steps to Avoid the School to Prison Pipeline Workbook
Read “don’t shoot!”
Page click to begin “food for thought” questions.
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33. Five Steps to Avoid the School to Prison Pipeline Workbook
Why do you believe that people nowadays choose to fight with guns rather than with their hands? What do you believe is the best way to fight or settle a disagreement? Why?
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Why do you think Anthony was able to shoot Robert before Robert was able to shoot him?
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How likely do you think it is that the police will put out a citywide search for Anthony and arrest him? Why?
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Your take away
Considering all of the discussions from Step 3, is there any situation in your own life that you can use to relate to the discussions in this step? Please explain.
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