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Dialogue Resources

Restorative Practices have been used all over the world in schools and other settings to resolve conflict, and to prevent conflict by providing dialogue methods that allow all participants to feel heard.


Everyday Democracy "helps people and organizations build capacity to engage communities in creating change"
with free online guides for facilitating dialogue, discussion guides, handouts, and more. 

The National Institute for Civil Discourse has created a guide to
Following the Golden Rule on the Internet



Compassion Resources

The Charter for Compassion

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"The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national differences. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world." 

Learn more about the Charter for Compassion by watching the videos below. Read the entire document here and add your name to the growing number of individuals--locally and globally--committed to compassion within and across communities. 

Sign the Charter for Compassion

http://charterforcompassion.org/

Local Resources

"Behind the Mask" by Bill Sasso
This sermon was presented by Bill Sasso at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship on April 1, 2012. Full text here.

National & International Resources

Conversations About Compassion: Facilitator and Participant Guide (Fetzer Institute)
Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility, and Compassion (American Library Association)
Resources for Compassion (Fetzer Institute)
Books and Activities for Kids (Compassionate Kids)
Compassionate Cities Campaign
The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (Stanford University)

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