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Key points

  • Tragedies and community violence occur for many reasons
  • Many people feel concerned about what they see as increasing levels of violence in society
  • Taking action, however small, to promote peace may be helpful to manage the distress and helplessness associated with violence and conflict
  • Action may be in the form of learning how to respond constructively to such events, by developing conflict resolution skills, or through joining a group, or helping others.