How does peer violence begin, what fuels it, and why does preventing it take much more than reacting to individual incidents?
The November issue of Liceulice magazine, out on Monday, 9 November, is dedicated to one of today’s most important social issues: peer violence, its causes, and the responsibility we all share in creating a safer environment for children and young people.
Starting from the fact that violence is not an isolated problem of one individual but a reflection of broader social relations and patterns of behaviour, the new issue opens a conversation about the circumstances in which violence arises, the ways it becomes normalised, and the possibilities for recognising and preventing it. Special attention goes to the role of peers and bystanders: those who are not directly involved in the violence, but whose silence or reaction can influence how it unfolds. Because preventing violence begins when we decide not to look away.
The November issue was produced with the support of the EU Delegation to Serbia, as part of the European Union’s wider commitment to protecting children’s rights, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for growing up, preventing violence, and empowering young people to take an active part in building a society based on solidarity, respect and inclusion.
Liceulice is an independent humanitarian organisation, social enterprise and non-profit media outlet founded in 2009. Through street sales of the magazine, it offers an income to people facing poverty, homelessness, disability, illness and social exclusion. Vendors keep half of the price of every copy sold, so buying the magazine is also a direct act of solidarity.
The new issue of Liceulice is available through the network of street vendors. By buying the magazine, readers not only support high-quality, socially engaged journalism, but also directly contribute to the economic empowerment of people who need the community’s support the most.