Category Archives: Education

Literacy in prisons – breaking the cycle with picture books

Posted on November 7, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

This is a 5-minute video about the NZ Howard League for Penal Reform’s Literacy programme in prisons. It’s an organisation I support that is doing wonderful work to help the 50% of inmates in NZ prisons who are illiterate, so … Continue reading →

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Violence against women—it’s a men’s issue

Posted on October 24, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

Jackson Katz calls on us all (especially men) to stop being bystanders and become leaders of change when it comes to violence against women.  Personally I would like to see us do this when it comes to violence of any … Continue reading →

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Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave

Posted on October 24, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave – Leslie Morgan Steiner tells her own chilling tale of abuse in what she calls ‘Crazy Love’. Note the various stages of relationship: Seduce and charm; Isolate; Introduce the threat of violence; Regular abuse. … Continue reading →

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As inequality rises, so too will conflict

Posted on September 3, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

Inequality is increasing rapidly in many countries around the world.  The video below provides a better understanding of inequality in New Zealand (a good number of the graphics include other countries, such as USA and parts of Europe). Journalist Max Rashbrooke explains what happened to … Continue reading →

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Is Smacking Okay? – TED talk by Robbyn Peters Bennett

Posted on January 31, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

If you ever wondered whether smacking children is okay, take a look at this TED talk from Robbyn Peters Bennett, which details some of the longer-term effects.  Thought-provoking, moving, inspirational, and hopeful, Robbyn uses her own personal experiences to push … Continue reading →

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How Dyslexics Learn: Grasping the Nettle

Posted on January 31, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

Whilst we’re on the subject of dyslexia, if you’re wanting to know more about it, you might like to take a look at How Dyslexics Learn: Grasping The Nettle, co-written by my Mum. “By dyslexics for dyslexics of all ages, … Continue reading →

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How We Suppress Genius and Creativity – TED Talk by Scott Sonnon

Posted on January 31, 2014 by The Conflict Toolbox

For all the amazing people with the gift of dyslexia .  This is a very moving and inspirational speech from Scott Sonnon at TEDx, reaching out to educators, parents, and other influencers.  It also speaks to how violence interrupts or … Continue reading →

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Peace Day 21 September 2012

Posted on June 9, 2012 by The Conflict Toolbox

Global Truce 2012 – Peace Day 21 September If we all unite, together we can create the largest global reduction of violence ever recorded on one day – Peace Day 21 September 2012 – a world record. Peace One Day … Continue reading →

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He doesn’t like me! – clues that people drop

Posted on April 3, 2012 by The Conflict Toolbox

“He doesn’t like me!“ How would we normally react when one of our friends or colleagues says something like this?  Disagree – “Of course he likes you“, or make a judgement call – “You’re just being oversensitive!”  We think we’re … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to feel right? – Kathryn Schulz

Posted on April 1, 2012 by The Conflict Toolbox

“What does it mean to feel right?  It means that your beliefs perfectly reflect reality; and when you feel that way you have a problem to solve  – how are you going to explain all those people who don’t agree … Continue reading →

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