| issues | During | Impact | Root cause |
| Youth justice crisis | ongoing | Disproportionate indigenous youth incarcerations reports of abuse eg Don Dale | Low age of criminal responsibility (10) – Systemic racism and overpolicing – Lack of diversion and rehabilitation pathways |
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Topic selected: Youth Justic Crisis,
Assessment 1: Conflict Analysis Exercise – Mapping OVERVIEW
REFERENCE – APA7 Referencing
Overview
You are required to analyse a current conflict by developing a conflict analysis map of your chosen conflict. This is not a traditional essay but rather a structured mapping exercise that visually and critically explores the key elements of the conflict. Your analysis should be providing a comprehensive breakdown of the conflict’s context, key actors, root causes, dynamics, and potential pathways for resolution.
Reference
Identify and describe a conflict in a (local or international) community using reliable sources. Analyse the type of violence involved in this conflict using the theories (via readings, presentations and discussions) you have learned about in class.
Reliable sources include:
¡ Peer reviewed Journal Articles
¡ Books
¡ Grey literature that reports on the issue or lived experience of the affected community (research or issues reports from NGOs or other non-peer reviewed sources; for example the Mapping Social Cohesion Report by the Scanlon Institute)
¡ Data gathered by NGOs or government agencies (e.g., local census data, other publicly available data).
¡ Academic articles
¡ Trustworthy newspaper articles
Youth Justice Crisis: Indigenous Incarceration in Australia
Assessment Criteria
¡ LO 2 Exemplify initiative and leadership in a dynamic community environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly
¡ LO 3 Exhibit accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to conflict management challenges
Assessment 1: Suggested Mapping Format
- Community Overview
¡ Key Elements: Briefly introduce the community or group involved in the conflict, including their cultural, geographic, and socio-political context.
¡ Conflict Type: Outline the nature of the conflict they are facing (e.g., territorial, political, ethnic) and key events shaping the conflict’s development.
- Key Actors and Stakeholders
¡ Actors Involved: Identify the key parties involved in the conflict (e.g., government, opposition, external actors, local communities, etc.).
¡ Relationships: Illustrate the power dynamics and relationships between these actors on the map, showing alliances, rivalries, and areas of tension.
- Root Causes and Underlying Dynamics
Youth Justice Crisis: Indigenous Incarceration in Australia
¡ Historical Context: Map out the historical context that led to the conflict, such as colonial legacies, economic inequalities, or social divides.
¡ Key Drivers: Highlight the root causes (e.g., territorial disputes, resource scarcity, cultural clashes, political oppression). Use arrows or symbols to indicate how these factors contribute to the conflict’s escalation.
- Conflict Dynamics and Escalation
¡ Violence, Power, & Oppression: Using chosen theoretical frameworks (e.g., violence, power, oppression), map out instances of violence, shifting power dynamics, or oppression in the conflict.
¡ Patterns: Demonstrate how these factors have shaped the conflict over time (e.g., cycles of escalation, ceasefires, peace talks, etc.).
- Impact on the Community
¡ Social, Economic, and Psychological Effects: Visually represent the impacts of the conflict on the community, including displacement, loss of livelihood, and psychological trauma.
¡ Consequences: Show how these impacts affect different groups within the community (e.g., vulnerable populations, youth, women, displaced persons).
- Pathways for Resolution
¡ Potential Solutions: Map out potential pathways for resolving the conflict, considering both internal and external interventions.
¡ Challenges: Highlight the challenges and obstacles to peace (e.g., power imbalances, entrenched grievances, lack of true.
