Toxic Trolls: Finding Peace Online

Toxic Trolls: Finding Peace Online

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
7:00-8:30pm

Is it possible to use peacebuilding, conflict resolution and restorative justice techniques online? Join this lively panel discussion as we explore this timely topic.

Moderated by:

Julie Friesen, Director of Programs Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services, Community Justice Initiatives 

Panelists:

Dr. Christina Parker, Assistant Professor, Social Development Studies, Renison Univesity College

Dr. Aimée Morrison, Associate Professor, English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo

Brad Galloway - Coordinator at the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism at Ontario Tech University.

Bio: Brad also works with the Organization for the Prevention of Violence and Life After Hate, where he works with people who are attempting to leave violent extremist groups. Brad is also a leading voice in Canada on educating on the dangers of Right Wing Extremism, and how we might counter or prevent violent extremism, and has been involved in several research projects on this subject matter. Brad has worked internationally as a consultant with Google, YouTube, Moonshot CVE and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Brad's work is often informed by his lived experiences in the Right Wing Extremist movement, where he spent 13 years of his life.

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