Re-image the conflict and identify the Third Side

The Third Side consists of:

People - from the community (insiders & outsiders)

 

using a certain Power - the power of peers

from a certain Perspective - of common ground

supporting a certain Process - of dialog and nonviolence, and

aiming for a certain Product - a "triple win."

Typical ROLES the "THIRD SIDE" can play include:

Prevent
Provider
Teacher
Bridge Builder

Manage
Mediator
Arbiter
Equalizer
Healer e

Contain
Witness
Referee
Peacekeeper

Reference: "Getting to Peace" by William Ury, pg. 14.