Understanding & Addressing Lateral Violence

Artwork by Lana Leslie. Not to be copied or reproduced.

Lateral violence is the tendency of peoples from oppressed groups to direct their frustration and anger from their experiences of oppression at members of their own group (Australian Human Rights Commisssion, 2011). This presentation will develop your knowledge and understanding to provide you with tools for practice when working with Aboriginal peoples and communities.

What to Expect

1. Increase your knowledge and understanding of lateral violence, what it is and why it occurs.

2. Learn about the effects of lateral violence in particular psychological effects to individuals and communities.

3. Learn about strategies to address and prevent lateral violence.

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