An opportunity is perculating for me to do an OS in a federal prison in which there is much unrest throughout, high potential for a violent outbreak soon if there isn't intervention of some sort. Some of the prison staff are putting a proposal together for an OS as a means of talking things through with the hope of creating a safer environment. I realize that the five conditions for OS to work are present. Have any of you attempted this? Do you have thoughts that will help me in my thinking about whether to do this or not.
Wearing other hats in other times, I have visited a number of prisons. The environment, the mentality, the "cagedness" are not unknown to me. Is it better to just leave this one alone. The natural course of events is likely to lead to a violent outcome. OS may accelerate this. Or engage people's spirit in a way that causes their pain to be enhanced. Or may help them reconnect, which would be good. Thanks for your thoughts Birgitt Birgitt Bolton of Dalar Associates www.openspacetechnology.com 55 Ravina Cres., Ancaster, Ontario, Canada L9G 2E8 phone: 905-648-5775 fax: 905-648-2262
