Delivered to the Year of the Child summit, this talk surveys the current research on cyberbullying and online harassment, pulling in Pew Internet data as well as the work of the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, Internet Solutions for Kids and other academics and scholars researching this topic.
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Fairfax County Public Schools Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Training 2010
Slides from the Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Training offered by the Fairfax County Public Schools Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services office. More information is available at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ips/ssaw/ConflictResolution/index.htm
New York Guidelines for Social and Emotional Development and Learning (SEDL)
This presentation, part of a panel entitled “State-wide Initiatives in New York and Ohio: Creating Positive Learning Environments” featured New York Department of Education representative Mark Barth discussing the New York Social and Emotional Development and Learning (SEDL) Guidelines which encourage school districts to address children’s and adolescents’ affective development in support of their challenging academic preparations. SEDL is part of a united effort outlined in The Children’s Plan, 2008 written by New York’s nine child serving agencies. This Plan is in support of the NY Board of Regent’s Reform Agenda which views social-emotional supports and community services to students as key strategies in turning around low performing schools.
Horizon Community: Character Reformation and CRE in an Adult Prison
The Horizon Community at Marion Correctional Institution (Marion, Ohio USA) was founded as an interfaith, character-based, conflict resolution residential program for adult male inmates. Program evaluations show impressive reductions in recidivism. Recidivism of graduates is less than 12%, compared to the national average of 65-66%. The essence of the Horizon program is building respect for self and others, and establishing a new link between faith communities and the correctional institution for rehabilitation purposes. This workshop presented a detailed overview of Horizon and provide examples of CRE adaptations for the prison environment and links to multiple faith traditions.
Advancing CR Ed at the School and System Levels (Maryland)
Presenters discuss an innovative partnership among the state judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office, the University of Maryland School of Law’s Center for Dispute Resolution, and the Maryland State Department of Education. Maryland has introduced several school-based programs into Baltimore City Schools, such as the Daily Rap, My Baby’s Daddy family systems training, truancy mediation, and School Police conflict resolution training.
State-wide Initiative for Creating Positive Learning Environments (Ohio)
In this presentation the Ohio Department of Education highlights various risk and climate indicators and the relationships that provide powerful, empirical predictors of school and student success.
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence Against Children: Local Solutions for Ohio
Sexual abuse statistics vary between countries and reports, but are consistently alarming: One country’s research indicates that up to 36% of girls and 29% of boys have suffered child sexual abuse; another study reveals up to 46% of girls and 20% of boys have experienced sexual coercion (The 57th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights). In this portion of a panel presention lead by Jimmie Briggs, Debra Seltzer explains the approach to prevention and intervention taken by the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Ohio Department of Health.
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence Against Children: Global to Local Strategies of the ISPA
Sexual abuse statistics vary between countries and reports, but are consistently alarming: One country’s research indicates that up to 36% of girls and 29% of boys have suffered child sexual abuse; another study reveals up to 46% of girls and 20% of boys have experienced sexual coercion (The 57th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights). In this portion of a panel presention lead by Jimmie Briggs, Bill Pfohl explains the approach to prevention and intervention taken by the International School Psychology Association (ISPA).
From the Ground Up: Lessons in Growing the Central Michigan Restorative Justice Initiative (CMRJI)
As Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices are gaining attention and credibility world-wide, school districts and non-profits are looking for ways to implement programs in their communities. In its fifth year, the Central Michigan Restorative Justice Initiative (CMRJI) has learned a lot of lessons we’d like to share with you! Join us to learn from our experience and use our handouts to begin developing ideas for how you can translate those into a vibrant RJ program in your community.
Policy to Programs: Initiatives by the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
This presentation highlights past, present, and future work of the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management. Projects include models for comprehensive programs in K-12 education, higher education policy development and more. In addition to the state level view, a former School Conflict Management Program grantee of the Commission shares implementation tips from a local perspective.
Training Veteran Educators to Be Peace Educators
The presenter described the efficacy of the 3-day Peaceful Schools Institute (2007-2009), funded by the Connelly Foundation, and attended by Catholic school educators (grades K-8), from 51 schools. All attendees are members of an on-line professional development community which serves as a vehicle to share challenges and successes with the implementation of Peaceful School practices, throughout the year. The presenter reviewed the agenda, the learning objectives, and the pedagogy of the Peaceful Schools Institute, which places special emphasis on: adopting a problem-solving orientation to teaching and learning; developing key conflict resolution skills that support existing curriculum and classroom practices; and building an ongoing professional learning community.
Restorative Measures for School Connectedness & Alternatives to Suspension
This day long training will provide participants with an experiential overview of the principles and practices of restorative measures in schools: as a disciplinary response to harm and rule violations, as a framework for community building and youth development and as a positive school climate approach. Illustrations of restorative practices will be presented, and participants will discuss the continuum of problem solving responses, from classroom community building circles to one-on-one conversations, to face to face processes to repair harm.
Citizen Diplomacy as CRE: Building Mutual Understanding and Peaceful Relations
This workshop will discuss Citizen Diplomacy through international exchange of young teaching professionals as the means to improving mutual understanding and international relations between France and the United States. In the last three years, Franco-American Teachers in Training Institute (FATITI) has developed an international model of teacher training and professional development. The FATITI grant was established to provide an opportunity for exchange of both French teachers and American pre-service teachers at the beginning of their career while teaching abroad. This workshop will highlight how this global experience has helped teachers, students, and host communities increase their tolerance and appreciation for diversity.
The Role of Students and Student Organizations in Campus Violence
While administrative and regulatory functions are discussed in higher education literature regarding responses to violence, student engagement in this area is relatively understudied. As an aspect of dissertation research, this workshop will facilitate discussion on the role of students and student organizations in campus violence prevention efforts. The session will provide insights into the informal structures and support networks that prevent and reduce campus violence.
State-wide Initiatives in New York and Ohio: Creating Positive Learning Environments
The New York Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Education will share current and developing initiatives to create positive learning environments in their states. The Ohio Department of Education will highlight various risk and climate indicators and the relationships that provide powerful, empirical predictors of school and student success. The New York Department of Education will discuss the New York Social and Emotional Development and Learning (SEDL) Guidelines which encourage school districts to address children’s and adolescents’ affective development in support of their challenging academic preparations. SEDL is part of a united effort outlined in The Children’s Plan, 2008 written by New York’s nine child-service agencies. This Plan is in support of the NY Board of Regent’s Reform Agenda which views social-emotional supports and community services to students as key strategies in turning around low performing schools.