Barbera Sliter We used open space for an event on racism and the police in Glasgow. When people in minorities and police from different ranks meet, they do begin to listen to each other and learn. So, we had a closing ceremony with police saying things like "I thought we had cracked this problem, now I realise we have a long way to go," "I learned a lot today" and someone from the minorities saying "I want to thank the police for being so honest." The biggrest breakthrough was with young people who had a willing audience to hear their views. Get the sides together, let them start talking and close with the talking stick passed to everyone.
Good luck. Kerry Napuk Open Futures Ltd Edinburgh Scotland www.openfutures.com