Informed opinion, however, agrees with Gunnar Myrdal in An American Dilemma that there is a vicious
circle at this point.8 Denied the cultural,
educational, and economic advantages held by others, underprivileged groups tend to remain in this status, as in America the restriction of Negroes to unskilled labor and meager
educational facilities has prevented their advancement to positions of
leadership comparable with the more privileged.
Since April 2009, Peacebuilders» own fundraising has supported the Youth
Circles Program and the development of additional programs that reach out to youth and communities that have not traditionally had fair access to the justice system, provide a safe and inclusive space for respectful dialogue, and promote community
leadership and the use of Peacebuilding
Circles in
educational and correctional settings.