• Describe three systems or approaches for reducing direct violence that could have reduced direct violence during Liberia's civil war and/or post-war.
• Explain how and why, using specific examples to illustrate your explanation.
• Evaluate which strategy might be the most successful and justify your response. Be specific and use examples from the actual war(s).

"Liberia: Violence, Discrimination, and Impunity," and note examples of direct violence.

"Violence in Liberia Extends to Journalists" and "Sex and Bribery for Better Grades: Academic Dishonesty in Liberia." Focus on systems and approaches used to reduce violence in Liberia.

References:

Schirch, L. (2004).The little book of strategic peacebuilding. Intercourse, PA: Good Books.

Bantu, I. (2006).Violence in Liberia extends to journalistsLinks to an external site..Neiman Reports, 60(2), 13-15. Retrieved from http://niemanreports.org/articles/violence-in-liberia-extends-to-journalists/

Dahn, K. (2008).Sex and bribery for better grades: Academic dishonesty in LiberiaLinks to an external site.. Journal of Philosophy & History of Education, 58, 46-50.