Social Justice Activism

Teacher learning and development for the RoL involves training as well
as empowering teachers to play their multiple roles. This is possible through the
establishment of professional learning communities (PLCs) that nurture improvements
in teaching practices and continuous teacher learning. Using online networks, teachers
can compare, contrast and shape ideas with each other for implementing the RoL in
their local environment. Websites can be used as clearinghouses of resources or
materials for use in lessons or classrooms. Online forums and hotlines can provide an
avenue for getting guidance in using the materials or information offered on these online
platforms.
Learning Outside of Schools
Issues around RoL are often perceived as an area of work associated with ministries of
justice and the interior, including law enforcement. Therefore, it can be challenging to
develop multi-sector partnerships to promote and integrate crime
prevention and criminal justice issues into all education activities.
Civil society organizations, in particular, play a vital role in supporting educational
efforts, both as a partner in developing educational materials based on the RoL and in
supporting outreach and dissemination activities to reach all stakeholders,
including children, youth, students, parents, teachers, professors and the media.
Schools can work in a participatory manner with stakeholders that operate within and
outside of the education sector, including non-formal educators, out-of-school youth,
parents, civil society organizations, the media, artists, and other actors based in the
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