Peer Mediation Program Resources
Partners
These materials are contributed by leading conflict resolution organizations in Los Angeles and by the Association for Conflict Resolution.
The Association for Conflict Resolution started Conflict Resolution Day in 2005 and makes available a log list of suggested activities. See the list of contributors in the School Packet Intro.
Getting Started
Karen Crowley-Marks Components of Peer Mediation Program
Implementation Guide - A Complete School Curriculum Grades 6-8
Training
School Tools by Western Justice Center
Lesson Plans by County of Los Angeles, Dept. of Community & Senior Services
Benefits of Conflict Resolution
Article, Can Kindness Be Taught?
Study, Direct Instruction & Guided Practice Matter in Conflict Resolution and Social - Emotional Learning
Newsletter, Building a Sustainable Conflict Resolution Field Using Cross-Generational Bridges
Book, The Handbook of Conflict Resolution, Chapter Forty-Seven, Conflict Resolution in Schools
Making Peace Program
We are especially proud of our documentary Making Peace: Kids and Their Conflict Stories, and have included all the information you need to create a Making Peace Program of your own.
This program is the first of its kind to interview middle school mediators and hear in their own voices what mediation means to them and the students they serve.
These young mediators resolve student interpersonal conflicts and provide a sympathetic ear to students who just want to talk to someone who's not an adult.
This program provides an opportunity for a wide diversity of students to contribute to their schools through service and without the recognition that other students may receive for other various school activities.
These contributing students are athletes, cheerleaders, musicians, scholars, and kids down the hall who "just want to help other students."
Click here to view documentary.