Peer Mediation is a program that provides a process which gives students an opportunity to settle their own conflicts in a peaceful, healthy, respectful manner with the help of their peers rather than involving adults.
Basic Information
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Meet monthly during homeroom
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Students will be trained on the mediation process with refreshers throughout the year
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Students are nominated or they can fill out an application.
Qualities of mediators
- Care about other students and their school
- Like helping others solve problems
- Are creative thinkers who come up with win-win solutions to problems
- Have the respect of their peers
- Are good listeners
- Willing to learn empathy, collaboration and perspective-taking skills
- Communicate assertively with others
- Are leaders; they stand up for and do what is right
- Are able to keep things confidential
- Are committed and hard working
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