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Case II.3: Young People, Alcohol, Dialogical Methods

This chapter introduces a model of critical dialogue designed to create a brave space in which previously ignored, silent or marginalised young people can together develop a critical awareness of potentially harmful attitudes and behaviours (often accepted as normal within their social group or national culture) and be inspired to act in solidarity as allies to bring about positive social change. It focuses on a study of the AlcoLOLs project. One headteacher in this study described her typical Monday mornings as ‘picking up the pieces of family or pupil relationships’ damaged by alcohol-fuelled behaviour over weekends. The risks incurred by adolescent drinking make a significant topic on which to focus – not only because of its impact on young people’s social context, but also because alcohol use is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide for people aged 15–49 years old (...