Publisher's Synopsis
At first glance, this handbook seems to look like just another self-help book for those seeking a way to deal with conflict such as a local bully who is tormenting them in school or at work; but as we all know looks can be deceiving! No doubt those needing a means to deal with such a bully will find help by learning and applying the nine basic peacemaking skills identified, described and illustrated in this book by using the letters of our motto WE DO PEACE to remind them of each skill. Even if this handbook ended at this point it would still have invaluably served those seeking help in handling conflict in their lives by providing them with an easy way to remember the nine basic peacemaking skills needed to resolve one-on-one disputes in a rational, non-violent way. The authors introduce us to WeDoPeace Communities, their transformative model comprised of two components for achieving a world without violence. The first component is WeDoPeace101, a school system-wide package of grade specific programs that teach and train all K-12 students the basic skills of peacemaking. The second component is a community-wide network of WeDoPeace Teams, comprised of qualified peacemakers available to assist residents whenever they need help in resolving conflicts arising in their homes, schools, neighborhoods and workplaces. Conflict is normal; Violence is not! Conflict can be resolved without violence if we know how to do peace. "Achieving A World Without Violence: The WeDoPeace Handbook" is a personal self-help book of peacemaking skills for those wishing to be able to confront and resolve their own conflicts and have peace in their lives. It is based upon well proven and documented conflict resolution principles and programs. At the same time it presents readers with both a vision and a plan of action as to how they can scale up the use of these basic peacemaking skills in their own communities and in all societies; ultimately achieving a world without violence.
