Conflict Crushers Peer Mediation Program offered at Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
Conflict Crushers Peer Mediation Program offered at Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
The Peer Mediation Program teaches students peaceful conflict resolution skills, while fostering understanding, respect, and cooperation in a multicultural world. Students gain valuable conflict resolution skills and cultural awareness through this training. At the beginning of the school year, students attend a 3-day immersive training. Afterwards, trained student mediators help resolve conflicts by guiding disputing students to find acceptable solutions. Referrals for mediation come from school administrators, teachers, counselors, or students. Cases are assigned by a faculty program coordinator. Right now, this program is live at Steven's Middle School.
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Physical Address
319 South Peabody Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Hours
Hours Vary.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or go to our website for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Space is limited to 35 students per year and is open to 7th and 8th graders.
Service area
98362 Kitsap, WA
Agency info
Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC)
PDRC offers 5 core services: mediation, training services, conflict coaching, youth services and group facilitation. Mediation is a process designed to help resolve conflicts between people in dispute. It is facilitated by certified mediators who guide individuals through a structured negotiation process. They promote effective communication to assist parties in reaching mutually agreeable solutions in a safe environment. Mediation is most effective when individuals are willing to express their concerns openly, honestly, and consider the concerns of the other parties in the dispute. Mediation encourages collaboration through which creative solutions can be explored and lasting solutions found. This process is appropriate both in legal situations where a lawsuit has been filed and in circumstances where a non-legal approach is preferred. Mediation is non-adversarial, respectful, and flexible. We offer mediation services, mediator training and certification, and public education to residents of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Fees are based on a sliding scale. No one is turned away for their inability to pay.