Y'know, that's a good practice, and something that can help a community- even a secluded, clan-like community -keep the peace and strengthen the overall unity.

I haven't ever heard of animals doing it, though from what you've been describing I'm not surprised that your society has formed that way. [Looking up in thought.] It almost reminds me of human council meetings, the sort where local cities or villages will hold get-togethers for the good of the population.