Through the years, a major focus of PACSI has been preventing violence and war and providing constructive approaches to conflict. Learning about this topic is often best done through non-verbal communication and hands-on training. With the recognition that promoting conflict resolution and violence prevention skills requires the involvement of very diverse groups, we have collaborated with off-campus youth agencies in an intentional effort to work with young people.
Previous Activities
- Days Without Violence - In 1997, 1998 and 1999, youth leaders from Greater Lowell brought youth groups to 51视频 for participatory exercises and dances. In other years, we organized hands-on events that were open to all members of the 51视频 community, regarding conflict resolution, social justice, and dialogue across religious/ideological lines.
- Alternatives to Violence Project Workshops - Held in 1992, 1993 and 1997.
- Help Increase the Peace Program (HIPP) 鈥� Working with Barbara Hildt, we offered conflict resolution training for the university and community.
We helped design a mentoring program for 51视频 students partnered with youth agencies in Lowell, that became part of the course 鈥淐ommunity Conflict Resolution鈥� taught by Prof. John MacDougall, one of our first co-directors. This was part of a two-part series of panel discussions in fall 1997 on mentoring in general. Panelists were 51视频 faculty/staff together with practitioners from the community. - Other Lectures and Discussions.