This introductory article begins with a presentation of the focus of this special issue: a participatory action research project titled “Enabling Adolescents in Culturally Diverse Environments to Peacefully Resolve Ethnic Group Conflicts.” The rationale for the project as well as its conceptual and theoretical foundations are indicated. After this, the authors note the steps taken to develop the project. The article concludes with a description of the other articles included in this issue.
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