THE ROAD TO PEACE: A Teaching Guide on Local and Global Transitional Justice
With creative, thought-provoking, and innovative lesson plans, this comprehensive teaching guide introduces students to the concept of transitional justice through:
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Lessons on the root causes and costs of war and conflict
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Overview of human rights and different transitional justice mechanisms
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Mock war crimes tribunal and mock truth commission role plays
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In-depth country case studies
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Individual case studies on human rights abuses
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Investigative tools to study the need for transitional justice in the U.S.
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Skill-building resources on how to apply reconciliation on a local level
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Conflict resolution and peer mediation exercises
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Transitional justice glossary
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Resources for further study and action on peace and justice
Appropriate for 9th grade through adult learners.
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Introduction Lesson One: What is Conflict? Lesson Two: Deconstructing Armed Conflict Lesson
Three: Human Rights Defined Lesson Four: What is Justice? Lesson Five: Transitional Justice Case Studies Lesson Six: Truth Commissions Lesson Seven: Mock Tribunal Lesson Eight: Making the Connection Lesson Nine: Reconciliation on a Local Level Lesson Ten: Take Action! Appendix History of Dobado PowerPoint
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