The Education Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution provides a set of “Recommended Standards for School-Based Peer Mediation Programs.” These standards are designed to enhance quality and stimulate thought among youth and adult participants in peer mediation programs.

This document is designed to be helpful in:   
• Designing and implementing programs
• Developing and selecting curricula
• Ensuring that programs are welcoming and accessible to all
• Funding programs
• Improving established programs
• Promoting programs
• Providing professional development
• Setting guidelines for research

Use it at your school to review current practices or start a discussion about adding peer mediation to your community. Get it online at: www.mediate.com/acreducation/

Source: ACR Education Section

CRE Calendar Usage: 1st Edition