ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we highlight new ways in which the role of youth in society can be framed and understood. The older paradigm presenting the dichotomy of youth being narrowly confined to either being the perpetrators or victims of violence is outdated. There are newer ways emerging about the very important and vibrant role youth have had in building peace throughout Colombia and the world. We want to expand the narrative to be more inclusive and take into serious consideration this assortment of alternative stories adding to, enriching, and making more realistic the narrative about the role of youth and their contributions.
