50 likes | 292 Views
Troy High School Peer Mediation. Mrs. Gail Yax, advisor Hadi Elmoursi Alli Murphy. What is Peer Mediation?. Dynamics/Conflict Resolution Program Student Mediators/Qualities Referrals/Voluntary Mediation/Co-mediation/Conferences Confidentiality Triggers. Typical Conflicts. Name-calling
E N D
Troy High SchoolPeer Mediation Mrs. Gail Yax, advisor Hadi Elmoursi Alli Murphy
What is Peer Mediation? • Dynamics/Conflict Resolution Program • Student Mediators/Qualities • Referrals/Voluntary • Mediation/Co-mediation/Conferences • Confidentiality • Triggers
Typical Conflicts • Name-calling • Gossip • Threats • Damaged Property • Neglected Problems • Boyfriend/Girlfriend Disputes • Internet Issues • Sexual/ethnic innuendoes • Physical Altercations
Benefits • Communication, listening and empathy skill building • Reduction in physical fighting • Tension reduced • Avoidance/Confrontation/Valuable problem-solving skills learned • Personal benefits
“Violence is the Language of the Unheard……….” • Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.