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Title: Educational Responses toward Community Violence: A Critical Analysis of Perspectives on Causes and Solutions
Language: English
Authors: Annelieke van Dijk (ORCID 0000-0002-5138-5970), Mariëtte de Haan (ORCID 0000-0002-0412-7442), Micha de Winter
Source: Review of Educational Research. 2026 96(3):829-869.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 41
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Violence, Community, Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Context Effect, Program Evaluation, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Youth
DOI: 10.3102/00346543251324491
ISSN: 0034-6543
1935-1046
Abstract: Alarming rates of community violence and the detrimental impact on youth and communities stress the need for a well-founded response. This paper presents an integrative review of theory and research on the broad range of educational interventions to counter community violence. Based on critical analysis of distinctions in perspectives, objectives, and strategies, we established a multidisciplinary taxonomy of distinguishable approaches. The results show most interventions focus on either individual behavior or group interaction, while strategies for transformation of social systems are underrepresented. Based on related imbalances in theoretical orientations, the paper suggests a conceptual reorientation of community violence that includes structural mechanisms and enables a targeted approach of the many levels through which youth and communities are affected. By presenting a coherent overview of current educational responses, this paper assists policymakers and practitioners in integrating multiple strategies in a context-based and community-involved approach to reverse violence and promote peace.
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