- To learn that each conflict offers a chance to learn and grown when a "win-win" resolution is found.
- To learn and practice the six stages of conflict mediation.
- Facilitators who give their best effort.
What facilitators expect from peer mediators:
- Willingness to learn and pay attention
- Agreement to practice non-violent conflict resolution in your own life
- Follow the model of conflict mediation presented
As a mediator you will:
- Help students peacefully find solutions to their conflict.
- Be a good citizen who can solve problems without violence.
- Be an honest, trustworthy, respectful and responsible person.
- Show fairness and caring in mediation by not taking sides and showing appreciation to others.
- Act responsible in mediation by working hard and listening well.
- Maintain confidentiality about what happens in the mediation setting.
What mediators do NOT do:
- Mediators do not solve problems for other students. Students with problems are responsible for their own problems and solutions.
- Keep secret information about a person who intends to harm themselves or others.
- Mediators do not act as police officers. If a physical conflict occurs, mediator get involved ONLY by getting help from an adult and following safety procedures.
Understanding Perception
