Overview

• Sentence Stems are used in peer to peer conflict resolution. 

• A set of sentence starters or prompts are given to all participants to help guide the conversation. 

• The conference or mediation is supervised with a physical copy of the sentence stems provided. 

• The students take turns using the sentence stems in the conversation as needed. 

• The facilitation of the conversation should be guided on how to repair harm done to each other and actions steps to move forward. 

Core Components

• • The students should be taught the stems prior to conflict

  • Conflict conferencing with the stems should be practiced before conflict

  • The stems should be physically displayed or provided to all parties.

  • Conversations should be facilitated by adult.

Backpocket Questions

Restorative Questions