Whenever we find such conflicts raging, I am reminded of the phrase, "you can defeat the persons involved, but to win you have to defeat the 'idea' that spurs them on" or words to that effect.

My experience is that it is a long haul since one finds the 'root' to the evil, if one may call it so, is wrapped up with too many layers, many beyond the control to penetrate because of external and powerful influences and protection.