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Transforming Conflict in
Diverse Communities
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What is conflict transformation?
• The process whereby conflict is resolved and used
to build the capacity of groups to develop alliances
that value equitable relationships, promote
harmony, and effect systems change
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Why is transforming conflict in diverse
communities important?
• Differences in group identity
• History of hostile interaction and discrimination
• Misinformed stereotypes and perceptions
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How can conflicts be transformed?
• Acknowledgement
• Reconciliation
• Envision and Strategize
• Sustain
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What are some of the challenges in
transforming conflict?
• It takes a lot of time and resources
• System change can seem overwhelming
• Language, when bringing together people from
different linguistic backgrounds