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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
imageThe 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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