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People-to-People (P2P) Interventions

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Intergroup conflict takes different shapes in different contexts. In this chapter, we will review both theory and practice on reducing such conflict, taking into account the main directions in this field. Specifically, we will cover people-to-people interventions (P2Ps), the contact hypothesis (and critiques of it), dialogue research, intergroup communication, and peace education. Region-specific communication codes (musayra and dugri), interactive problem solving, interactive conflict resolution, and civil society efforts will be presented. Moreover, TRT (To Reflect and Trust) programs will be reviewed, and relevant Identity Drawing Map (IDM) research will be discussed.

When will they/we ever learn? Humans continue to roil in the cauldron of harm and violence, yet search for the haven of security, esteem, and peace.

—Massey & Abu-Baker.

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Al-Krenawi, A. (2017). People-to-People (P2P) Interventions. In: Building Peace Through Knowledge. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56279-7_4

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