Conflict Transformation

At Shared Roots Collective, our Conflict Transformation services support survivors of sexual harm through healing-centered, restorative practices. We offer mediation, community accountability, and transformative justice processes that prioritize healing, accountability, and meaningful change. Our approach centers survivors’ needs by creating safe spaces for open dialogue and collaborative solutions. Through trauma-informed mediation and community-driven accountability, we help individuals and organizations address harm, rebuild trust, and foster lasting resilience.

Transformative Justice Dialogues

At Shared Roots, we use the term transformative justice to encompass both a philosophy and a social justice movement, rooted in indigenous practices and focused on how we, as a society, should address harm and wrongdoing without involving the traditional legal system. The transformative journey, therefore, will be tailored to the specific persons and circumstances involved in each conflict, and we will employ any processes needed to move towards the goal of creating true justice, healing, and accountability. Starting with an initial intake and ongoing consultations, survivors can share their story on their own terms and be heard in a non-judgmental space, during which we will assist them in identifying their needs and determining what accountability and healing would look like for them. With the survivor as the priority, our trained staff work with the survivor to shape a path forward that amplifies their voice and centers their healing.

This work may lead to a facilitated dialogue between the person who has been harmed, the person who caused that harm, and their community, if all parties agree and after appropriate pre-conferencing is completed. During this dialogue, participants would craft an agreement on specific, tangible steps to meet the healing needs of the survivor. The ultimate goal of these dialogues are holistic healing and justice for the individual survivor, growth and accountability for the person who caused the harm, and a commitment from the community to collective actions to help prevent future harm.

Mediation

Mediation, as defined by Shared Roots, refers to a specific dispute resolution tool most appropriate for conflicts between a person who was harmed and an entity with responsibility over the person who did the harm, such as a business or a school. At a Shared Roots mediation, our trained facilitator will assist the parties through a negotiation to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. By asking questions, validating positions, and encouraging openness and honesty, the mediator will seek to identify the interests and needs of each party and find common ground that may offer options for a resolution. Unlike traditional mediation, however, we seek to employ principles of transformative justice within this facilitative model, specifically encouraging the parties to look beyond the particular conflict to determine how any resolution can create space for change in the broader community involved.

Community Accountability

Community accountability is a process by which a community works together to address prior harm in the group and commits to transforming the conditions and beliefs that lead to harm and oppression. To assist in this work, Shared Roots provides services tailored to each community’s circumstances and designed to support organizations, communities, and groups by: (1) holistically addressing past sexual harm that has occurred; (2) repairing relationships or community cohesion after sexual harm has occurred; and (3) preparing a community-based strategy to address harm in the future. These community services of Shared Roots Collective include facilitated listening sessions, leadership coaching, healing circles, community transformation dialogues, and educational consulting.

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Accessibility and Fairness at Shared Roots Collective

At Shared Roots Collective, we are committed to making restorative justice accessible to individuals seeking healing and resolution. Therefore, our services for individuals seeking restorative justice are provided free of charge.

For organizations, educational institutions, and other entities interested in mediation services, as well as trainings, community circles and workshops, fees apply. Our pricing structure is tailored to the specific needs and scope of the services requested. We believe in providing transparent and fair pricing that reflects the value and expertise we bring to each engagement.

At Shared Roots Collective, our goal is to facilitate meaningful dialogue, foster healing, and promote understanding within our communities. We remain committed to providing accessible and effective services that support positive outcomes for all involved parties. Our team is dedicated to working collaboratively with you to find the best solutions that align with your goals and budget. Click below for detailed information on our pricing options.