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To defuse political violence across US, conflict mediators apply lessons from gang disputes and foreign elections

  • Written by Joseph G. Bock, Director, School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development, Kennesaw State University
To defuse political violence across US, conflict mediators apply lessons from gang disputes and foreign electionsThe U.S. isn't the first country to suffer election-related violence. Activists are learning from other countries how to keep the peace. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images

After a violent American election season, activists are trying to keep the peace using technologies and techniques more often applied in unstable democracies.

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