Fostering empathy in young men to prevent violence against women
When we talk about violence prevention, there’s one small word that can make a big difference in practice: empathy.
Over the past two decades, school-based programs that have an emphasis on empathy-building have been gaining ground in countries including Canada, the US and Australia. By learning to empathize with others and solve problems in group settings, students practice how to resolve conflicts without aggression, build emotional and social skills, and develop healthy relationships.