Peer Mediation

Philosophy

Conflict is a natural part of living together and it can be an opportunity for learning important life skills.

Mediation offers a means of resolving conflicts cooperatively. Mediators help people who are having a conflict listen to each other and find a solution to their problem. The goal of the mediation is to help each person listen to the other person's side of the story so that she/he can see the whole story and not only her/his point of view. The disputants (people having the conflict) are responsible for finding a fair solution to their problem.

As a mediator you will use good problem solving and communication skills to help others solve their problems.

Mediator's Promise

I Promise:

To be fair and honest.

To keep what is said in mediation sessions confidential.

To resolve my own conflicts peacefully.

To make up work I miss in class.

To attend mediator meetings.

To serve as a mediator for at least one year