welcome to the john paul lederach archive

The Paradox of Popular Justice: A Practitioner’s View

A reflection highlighting the authors' tensions around the concepts of popular, justice, community, and empowerment and an inside view and assessment of the success and potential of the movement toward popular justice.

Conflict Transformation in Protracted Internal Conflicts: The Case for a Comprehensive Framework

A chapter that outlines a comprehensive framework for conflict transformation in protracted, internal conflicts.

Conflict Resolution in Cross Cultural Context

A chapter reflecting on the promises and pitfalls of conflict resolution in a cross-cultural setting.

Of Nets, Nails, and Problems: The Folk Language of Conflict Resolution in a Central American Setting

A book chapter adaptation of John Paul's doctoral dissertation on indigenous understandings of conflict processes rooted in language and culture.

Program Photos

Images of the URI Moral Imagination program group captured during retreats in California, Uganda, and India by Barbara Hartford and Sally Mahe.

Stories and Songs for the Road, Live at the Guild

Songs and stories recorded in a ceremony for graduates of Eastern Mennonite High School.

Dream the Light: A Story and a Song

A story and accompanying song co-written by Herm Weaver and John Paul proposing a generative response to the events of September 11.

In Your Song I Hear My Voice

A two-track album comprised of a story and song that together uplift the unifying power of music.

Slowing Down With Haiku

Two sessions in a series produced for the Ritual: Wellbeing app in which the practice of haiku is explored to enliven the senses and cultivate awareness and playfulness.