NCJ Number
164791
Date Published
1997
Length
104 pages
Annotation
This manual outlines activities for basic and advanced training for students involved in school peer mediation programs.
Abstract
In basic training, the first activity addresses a welcome and overview of the training. This is followed by descriptions of seven activities that communicate the definition of peer mediation and address the nature of conflict, peace and peacemaking, communication skills, the qualities and role of the peer mediator, and an overview of the peer mediation process. Six activities encompass the six steps in peer mediation. The steps are an agreement to mediate, gathering points of view, focusing on interests, creating win-win options, evaluating options, and creating an agreement. The remaining two activities in basic training focus on co-mediation practice and support for peer mediation and peer mediators. Advanced training encompasses 13 activities. These activities address social and cultural diversity, bias awareness, cultural diversity and cliques, stereotypes, resolving cross-cultural conflict, confronting prejudice, caucusing, uncovering hidden interests, understanding anger, advanced communication skills, negotiation, group problemsolving, and promoting peace. Peer mediation forms are included along with a glossary.