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NCJ Number:	159041

Title:	Peer Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Schools, Student Manual

Author(s):	F Schrumpf; D Crawford; H C Usadel

Date Published:	1991

Page Count:	63

Sponsoring Agency:	Research Press Champaign, IL 61821

Publication Number:	ISBN 0-87822-331-2

Sale Source:	Research Press 2612 North Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821 United States of America

Type:	Training (Handbook/Manual)

Language:	English

Country:	United States of America

Annotation:	This student manual outlines a program designed to help middle and high school students acquire conflict resolution skills that will help them act as peer mediators in their schools.

Abstract:	The manual consists of various training activities intended to teach participants about the causes and results of conflict, the role of peer mediators in conflict resolution, effective communication skills, and steps in the mediation process. These steps include opening the session, gathering information, focusing on common interests, creating options, evaluating and choosing among possible solutions, and writing the agreement and closing the dispute. The training activities also help mediators learn to deal with anger and reduce prejudice among their peers.

Main Term(s):	Juveniles

Index Term(s):	Conflict resolution; Mediation training; Peer counseling; Schools



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