Prevent the fire first Guests: D. Defruyt W. Huyzentruyt

Asylum centers are ripe for conflict. Residents share crowded spaces with those they do not know or speak the same language. Often traumatized and sometimes alone, they try to navigate the asylum process. It is also difficult for the employees to try to assist the residents when they do not understand the structure and the process, let alone ensure compliance. In this picture, an asylum center in Belgium started using restorative practices to decrease incidents, create more connection and increase participation of residents. 

In this episode, my guests were Griet Defruyt who is working in an asylum center in Poelkapelle Belgium and Wim Huyzentruyt, a facilitator and trainer in Ligand, a youth organization explained how the project started; what they achieved and what is next.