PJI Commitments
Commitments of a Peace and Justice Practitioner
PJI regards every community member as a rising peace and justice practitioner and provides the tools for all to be leaders of socially inclusive change and innovation in their circle of influence. The commitments of a peace and justice practitioner are a pathway to building the culture of peace and an invitation to becoming an agent of change.
Commitments of a Peace and Justice Practitioner
- Places relationship as central to the work, focusing on the culture of collaboration.
- Encourages a reflective practice to support self-awareness, meaning and purpose, including mindfulness practice and emotional intelligence.
- Addresses conflict as a source and opportunity for growth and transformation.
- Uses the tools of story, dialogue, and peaceful communication while practicing the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.
- Supports a community of inclusive excellence in which all voices are heard and valued.
- Engages in the exploration of the “other” with an acknowledgement of our inherent interdependence.
- Recognizes that there can be no peace without justice for all.