Thank you for this reflection, which I find so inspiring. It resonates on so many levels, and vividly demonstrates the shortcomings of imposing a framework on what strategies *should* be pursued to "fix" a particular problem (e.g., violence). The meanings of (safe) space and place for recouping the identity of a community - its pride - cannot be overstated. I think this is an excellent example of an innovative approach to an ostensibly intractable challenge...one that could not be carbon copied and applied elsewhere, necessarily - but that is just the point!