Circle Of Justice Case Study

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As Ben is attacked by the spirit bear he breaks his arm and hip and gets help, after that the circle of justice says he should be tried as an adult. One of the circle of justice member defends cole and says give him a second chance, It pleases one of the council members,so as cole goes back to the island someone teaches him how to not be angry and be in pace with nature , Then man teaches col ancient dances and routines so he doesn't get angry he has to sit in the morning col lake, He has to do dances of animals, eagles, foxes, bears, and wolfs.Cole must push an ancient rock up a hill and then roll it back down, all theses task are to relief cole of if bitterness, anger, and frustration.

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