Sample of Workshop Objectives
CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND NONVIOLENT TRANSFORMATION
Offered by TCRJ
Facilitator: Marinetta Cannito Hjort
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an integrated framework of conflict analysis and transformation.
- Explore the causes of violence at the individual, community and global level.
- Acquire nonviolent skills and tools for addressing and transforming conflicts at interpersonal, inter-groups and structural levels.
- Learn to apply alternative nonviolent strategies in local contexts for building a culture of peace, justice and reconciliation.
Sample Workshop Agenda
CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND NONVIOLENT TRANSFORMATION
Offered by TCRJ
FIRST DAY
Introduction
- Initial Circle: Introductions and Expectations
- Workshop Objectives
- Methodology
An Integrated Framework of Conflict Analysis
- Conflict Map: Definitions and Metaphors
- Nature of Conflict
- Elements of Conflict
- Personal Dimension of Conflict: Emotions, Individual Styles
SECOND DAY
An Integrated Framework of Conflict Analysis
- Systemic Apporach of Conflict
- Levels of Conflict
- Types of Conflict
- Time Dimension – Conflict as a Process: Stages and Escalation of Conflict
THIRD DAY
An Integrated Approach to Nonviolent Conflict Transformation
- Relational Dimension of Conflict: Obstacles to Communication, Skills for a Nonviolent Communication
- Identifying Positions, Interests and Needs
- Mediation, Negotiation and Other Types of Interventions
- Characteristics and Role of Mediator
FOURTH DAY
An Integrated Approach to Nonviolent Conflict Transformation
- Structural Dimension of Conflict: Conflict and Power
- Symbolic Dimension of Conflict: Conflict, Values and Identity
FIFTH DAY
Applying Strategies of Social Transformation for the Development of a Culture of Peace
- Creative Strategies of Conflict Transformation
- Analysis and Concrete Application of Strategies to Transform Local Conflicts
- Critical Issues and Ethical Considerations: Conflict, Reconciliation and Forgiveness
- Reflections, Feedback
- Closing Circle