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“No justice, no peace” is a slogan that appears in the many protests organized recently by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement for racial justice, arguably the largest and most diverse mass movement for social justice in U.S. history. In peace studies, we know that positive sustainable peace depends on overcoming conditions of structural violence that oppress marginalized communities and impede the ability of people to live fulfilling lives of dignity. The work of justice is linked to the work of peace.
New posts in the September 2020 issue of Peace Policy:
Sociology and peace studies professor Ann Mische examines the challenge of turning protest into policy while avoiding the risk of cooptation and remaining true to the liberatory vision of the movement. More »
Sociology Ph.D. student and South Bend BLM organizer Emmanuel Cannady discusses the current strategies for sustaining movement momentum and achieving meaningful change. More »
Recent Keough School Master of Global Affairs graduate Helina Haile reviews the innovative work of the Chicago Torture Justice Center and the role of trauma healing in restoring the health of individuals and communities while also addressing structural injustices and building Black power. More »
About Peace Policy
Peace Policy offers research-based insights, commentary, and solutions to the global challenge of violent conflict. Each issue features the writing of scholars and practitioners who investigate the causes of violent conflict and who seek to contribute to effective solutions and alternatives to the use of force.
Peace Policy is edited by David Cortright, Director of the Global Policy Initiative; Special Advisor for Policy Studies; Professor Emeritus of the Practice, dcortrig@nd.edu.
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