What is lateral violence? Kwanlin Dun FN youth say education key in prevention

Youth aim to turn lateral violence into lateral kindness

Shirley McLean
APTN National News

Gossip, bullying, shaming and blaming are only a few examples of what’s being called “lateral violence”.

Some believe the effect is a result of the residential school experience. Although it is a relatively new terminology, many believe that lateral violence runs rampant in Indigenous communities.

 

Now, a small group of youth in the Yukon are hoping to change lateral violence to lateral kindness.

APTN’s Shirley McLean has more.

 

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