What role should peace psychology play in addressing current social justice issues?

López-López, Wilson, and Laura Taylor, eds. 2021. Transitioning to Peace: Promoting Global Social Justice and Non-violence. Cham: Springer. Peace Psychology Book Series. 328 p.

Deusto Journal of Human Rights ◽

10.18543/djhr.2289 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 179-183

Author(s):

Pablo Castro-Abril

Keyword(s):

Social Justice ◽

Political Psychology ◽

Collective Violence ◽

Book Series ◽

Multiple Dimensions ◽

The Social ◽

Psychology Book ◽

Peace Psychology

Frequently, the transition to peace seems impossible for groups affected by collective violence. The search for a peaceful society, where the memory, the victims' suffering, and the perpetrators' responsibilities coexist, requires titanic efforts in multiple dimensions that may seem unattainable. These efforts are the focus of the book “Transitioning to Peace: Promoting Global Social Justice and Non-Violence” edited by two distinguished scholars in the social and political psychology field with contributions from over twenty researchers from all continents

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Ethical Objectives and Values in Peace Psychology and Social Justice Research

Peace Psychology Book Series - Methodologies in Peace Psychology ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-18395-4_7 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 139-155

Author(s):

Marc Pilisuk ◽

Melissa Anderson-Hinn ◽

Gianina Pellegrini

Keyword(s):

Social Justice ◽

Justice Research ◽

Social Justice Research ◽

Peace Psychology

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Restructuring Educational Systems and Promoting Social Justice for Young People Involved in Drug Trafficking in Brazil

Zeitschrift für Psychologie ◽

10.1027/2151-2604/a000366 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 227 (2) ◽

pp. 139-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽

Linda Liebenberg ◽

Dorothy Bottrell ◽

Silvia Helena Koller

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Social Justice ◽

Young People ◽

Latin American ◽

Drug Trafficking ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Educational Systems ◽

Economic Changes ◽

2030 Agenda ◽

Development Goals

Abstract. Economic changes in the context of globalization have left adolescents from Latin American contexts with few opportunities to make satisfactory transitions into adulthood. Recent studies indicate that there is a protracted period between the end of schooling and entering into formal working activities. While in this “limbo,” illicit activities, such as drug trafficking may emerge as an alternative for young people to ensure their social participation. This article aims to deepen the understanding of Brazilian youth’s involvement in drug trafficking and its intersection with their schooling, work, and aspirations, connecting with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 16 as proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations in 2015 .

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