<u>In some </u><u>Native American</u><u> communities, people accused of breaking the law meet with community members, victims (if any), village elders, and agents of the justice system in a sentencing circle</u>. A sentencing circle involves discussion between offenders, victims, and members of the community. A person sitting in the circle has no special powers/privileges. The circle operates on the basis of consensus. Each member of the circle expresses his/her feelings about the act that was committed and raises questions/concerns. The accused can express regret about his/her actions and a desire to change the harmful behavior. This question is related to Criminology.
Conflict avoidance is when one deliberately goes around or stays away from a conflict. Changing the subject that one wants to avoid is an example of this.
Conflict confrontation is when one deliberately handles a conflict directly. (Communication with and listening to the opposing party for an example.)
Conflict resolution is when a conflict or issue is resolved amicably by both parties involved.
They wanted strong states, weak national government, direct elections, shorter terms, and rule by the common man. Others thought the Constitution gave too much power to the central government and feared it did not protect the rights of the citizens.
The social movement model which proposes that dissatisfaction
and the availability of resources are the key factors that determine whether or
not a social movement will coalesce is the resource mobilization model. This
model<span> <span>stresses the ability of members of a
movement to acquire resources and to mobilize people towards the
accomplishment of the movement's goals.</span></span>
