Violence Dynamics in the Context of Social Redefining in a Changing Society

Periods following economic and financial crises are the most demanding in terms of individual adaptation to new society requirements. On the one hand, unemployment, migration, limited access to resources, greater competition on the labor market and the more pronounced social stratification force a permanent reassessment of skills needed for employability and shaping of the psychosocial identity. On the other hand, both social policies and the whole education system are required to be reconsidered and linked to the new European economic and social model. In the present study we will insist on risks and vulnerabilities of new generations facing violence in Europe, on major implications in terms of social, cultural and moral development, emphasizing the relevance of the role and influence of cultural and spiritual leaders.