Historically, protests have been most likely to escalate when students feel unheard. In contrast, institutions that adopt proactive strategies, such as facilitating conversations or including students in decision-making, often experience better outcomes.
As our survey data shows, the pro-Palestinian protests illustrate this dynamic.
— Jacob MchangamaReplicated under Fair Use from How universities can keep protests from turning violent: 3 lessons from the 2024 protests by Jacob Mchangama.