In Restorative Circles the "empty chairs" are for those in the community that the offender has unknowingly harmed and therefore could not be invited to participate.

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In Restorative Circles, "empty chairs" symbolize those who are not present but are affected by the conflict or those who might not yet be ready to participate, rather than specifically for those unknowingly harmed by the offender.

In Restorative Circles the "Empty Chairs" Are for Those in the Community