Brenda Morrison - Power Dynamics of Bullying

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Bullying is a growing concern. Children face incredible challenges at school, on the playground and in the community. How can we help children respond to these challenges in a compassionate way?

Conflict is a normal part of life - it can either shut us down, or it can provide an opportunity to better understand each other.

Explore an approach to help people move from retribution to compassion, from fear to hope. Dr. Brenda Morrison is one of Canada’s leading advocates for Restorative Justice, a process that puts the onus not on punitive measures, but on addressing the needs of the victims. In this video she describes the power dynamics at play when we look at bullying.
 

 

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