How to hold deliberative assemblies

A practical guide describing eleven steps for organising deliberative assemblies in school settings, with young people selected by civic lottery.

The guide outlines stages including awareness and recruitment, defining the size and composition of the assembly, establishing a deliberative environment, selecting the theme, facilitating deliberation, and drafting recommendations. It emphasises fairness in participant selection, inclusive pedagogy, student voice, and the idea that the assembly should move from dialogue to decision.

Source: Fundación Platoniq
Language: Spanish

Authors: Tayrine Dias and Olivier Schulbaum

Year of publication: 2023