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Record Nr.

UNINA9910159445603321

Autore

Singh Swaranjit

Titolo

Creating a sustainable vision of nonviolence in schools and society / / Swaranjit Singh, Nancy D. Erbe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hershey, PA : , : Information Science Reference, , [2017]

�2017

ISBN

9781522522102

9781522522096

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xx, 322 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies (ARCS) Book Series

Disciplina

371.782

Soggetti

School violence - Prevention

Nonviolence

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preventing and transforming violence: mindfulness and conflict skills / Nancy D. Erbe, Swaranjit Singh -- Intersectional dialogue while combating LGBT-phobia in schools / Yago Vieira de Oliveira Almeida -- Approaches to work in reducing entrenched patterns of violent behavior: the CAI model, a peace intervention / Christina McLaughlin -- Transforming violence to nonviolence: an approach, lessons learned, and an inspiration - a positive from the negative of the Charleston church shooting / Wayne A. Jones -- Tackling police brutality through non-violent strategies in South Africa: in search of a holistic approach / Mbekezeli Comfort Mkhize, Phathutshedzo P. Madumi -- Transforming the narrative of violence in Kenya to a narrative of nonviolence / Mukurima Muriuki -- Nonviolent teaching: creating a safe haven for students / Simon George Taukeni, Matshidiso J. Taole -- Detecting problems of coexistence: giving voice to students / Carlos Monge López, David Montalvo Saborido, Juan Carlos Torrego -- How to create sustainable nonviolence curriculum in public schools in Sweden: a case study / Giuseppina Wright -- The teaching of non-violence in Italian schools: mediation and aikido in conflict prevention / Nicoletta Casale, Alessia Cerchia, Luca Dal Pubel -- Youth participation and leadership: moving together towards peace education and sustainable development / Dian Mitrayani, Robert Donald Peel --



Implementing restorative processes to mediate conflict and transform urban schools / Anthony H. Normore, Brian Jarrett -- Holistic, evolving aspects of nonviolence for bringing about needed social-political change and important practitioners of nonviolence / Linda Groff -- Saving civilization: strategies for peace / David Overly.

Sommario/riassunto

"[This book] is a unique reference source that discusses the value that nonviolent spaces can add to educational institutions and societies. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics including conflict skills, intersectional dialogue, mentoring, co-existence, and police brutality, this is an outstanding resource of academic material for educators, academicians, graduate students, and researchers seeking to expand their knowledge on nonviolent methods and techniques for educational environments"--Provided by publisher.