PEER MEDIATION

PEER MEDIATION

What is Peer Mediation?

Peer Mediation is an effective form of conflict resolution as it allows pupils to resolve their disputes in a peaceful, non-violent way. Pupils work with their peers to resolve disputes without the assistance of teachers. Mediation has been proven to be a peaceful method of conflict resolution.

Mediators Don't Take Sides
Mediation is not about apportioning blame, it is not about the past and it is not advice. The process is voluntary for both sides and Peer Mediators do not "make decisions" but rather work towards helping the parties in conflict to solve their own problems with one another in order to avoid further trouble.

Types of problems include

• Social media improprieties

• Relationship difficulties/harassment

• Rumor and gossip

• Racial and cultural confrontations

• Classroom or extracurricular disputes

• Bullying, minor assaults and fighting

The coordinator acts as liaison between major groups, including:
the leadership team, student body, administrators and parent groups.

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Why can’t they leave me alone?
Is it something that I’ve done wrong?
I’ve forgotten why it first began
It’s been going on so long
No matter where I go
No matter where I hide
I can still hear them behind my back
Saying something cruel and snide
Or even in the corridors
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