Come study in Indonesia! July 22 - August 12, 2006, Jakarta, Indonesia Sponsored by ACT in partnership with the Center for Research on Intergroup Relations and Conflict Resolution (CERIC) at the University of Indonesia. Go to Registration page for application form and process WHY INDONESIA? Studying about conflict resolution in Jakarta will be an absolute comprehensive experience. Jakarta is defined by many people as a miniature version of Indonesia, a country that presently is experiencing the phenomenon of social fragmentation. Indonesia finds itself confronted with conflicts that are ethnic, religious or cultural in nature. Past violence in many parts of Indonesia has resulted in the deaths of thousands, massive social disruption within communities, and large-scale individual physical and psychological trauma, resulting in the social and political destabilization of many areas in the archipelago. Depok, Jakarta, and the areas we will be visiting are all safe.   WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION? Conflict is an inseparable part of human interaction. When addressed constructively it can lead to peaceful and positive change. ACT provides innovative research, training and intervention services to help transform destructive conflicts by addressing underlying needs and concerns, building sustainable relationships, and changing the conditions that foster violence. Founded in 1999 to expand the knowledge and practice of conflict transformation and peacebuilding, ACT empowers communities, organizations and governmental agencies to: Develop new conflict resolution capacities Reduce and prevent violence Create relationships and institutions that foster sustainable peace To accomplish these goals, ACT, in partnership with the Center for Research on Intergroup Relations and Conflict Resolution (CERIC) at the University of Indonesia, developed the Summer Institute on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), an intensive 3-week residential program to build the capacity of current and future professionals to make a critical difference in furthering peaceful relations in the world.     IPCR offers a stimulating integration of theory and practice, bringing together innovative academic analysis with practical, hands-on training and skills development, combined with personal and professional development. IPCR will help participants achieve the following objectives:

·        Improve conflict analysis skills to design effective interventions ·        Develop practical skills to implement peacebuilding and conflict resolution programs ·        Increase capacities for cross-sectoral work ·        Highlight ‘best practices’ in the field ·        Develop ongoing professional networks between participants, program staff and guest speakers to support personal and career development   WHO IS CERIC? CERIC (Center for Research on Intergroup Relations and Conflict Resolution) is a research organization that studies the dynamics of inter-community group relationships as potential sources of conflict, through transparent and focused research methods. Established by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Indonesia in co-operation with the Southeast Asia Studies Program at Ohio University, CERIC conducts training about conflict prevention and group mediation for the general public and works to develop approaches to education that are based on the understanding of the relationship between groups and conflict resolution, through curriculum and syllabus development. Research activities are conducted through various programs, such as workshops, trainings, seminars, studies and publications. CERIC also works to build networks with universities and NGOs, both within Indonesia and internationally.