Global Learning's
Conflict Mediators Program

School Staff Trainings
December 4 & 5, 2001

Program Evaluation:
Newark Conflict
Resolution Program

Having been trained in problem solving, assertiveness, listening, and leadership skills, the student Conflict Mediators mediate non-physical disputes among fellow students at school. Students with conflicts seek out or are referred to Conflict Mediators instead of fighting or relying on adults to settle their problems. Conflict Mediators promote a more peaceful environment at school by helping students express their problems clearly and reach their own resolutions, which reduces the necessity for serious disciplinary actions.

Conflict Mediators are respected by their peers and often exhibit a greater degree of confidence and self-esteem after participating in the program. Conflict Mediators also report that the skills they have acquired enable them to better resolve their own disputes in school, at home, and in the community.

Ten Steps to Implementing the
Conflict Mediators Program

1. Introduce the Conflict Mediators Program to faculty.
2. Conduct in depth teacher training on the Conflict Mediators Program.
3. Select Faculty Coordinators.
4. Introduce Conflict Mediators Program to parents.
5. Introduce Conflict Mediators Program to students through assembly or grade level meetings.
6. Students nominate peers, and teachers select Conflict Mediators.
7. Experienced trainers and trained teachers conduct student training.
8. Initiate program in school.
9. Hold biweekly meetings of Conflict Mediators for ongoing training and program administration.
10. Conduct inservice training on conflict resolution in the curriculum for interested teachers.

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