Martin Luther King,Jr . A conflict exists when actions come into opposition. Conflict can occur within an individual, group, organization, institution, or nation.
Conflicts can cross boundaries.
They can occur between individuals and institutions, and across cultures. How we manage or resolve conflicts is the central issue. Today, underlying the violence that surrounds our schools, neighborhoods and communities are conflicts which have never been addressed or have been improperly resolved. Indeed in a diverse and complex society, Conflict Resolution Programs are much needed and an important component of all schools. In the 60's and 70's this need was understood by the Quakers and peace activists.