A review of school conflict resolution work in Finland. More sessions from this conference online here.
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Resolving school conflicts through Peer Mediation in Sweden
This presentation reviews the practice of peer mediation in Sweden as of 2009. Five guiding principles have evolved, they are that mediation should be facilitative, peaceably, freely, confidently and restoratively.
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.
Children Of War: Psychological Aspects
A presentation given at a screening of the film CHILDREN of WAR by Bryan Single. The presentation examines the psychological aspects of trauma and recovery for child soldiers. The accompanying film, filmed inside the war zone of northern Uganda over a period of three years, is a unique and incandescent documentary which captures the story of a group of former child soldiers as they undergo a process of emotional and spiritual healing while in a rehabilitation center. Having been abducted from their homes and schools and forced to become fighters by the Lord’s Resistance Army – a quasi-religious militia led by self-proclaimed prophet and war criminal Joseph Kony – the children struggle to confront and break through years of brutal abuse, extreme religious ideology, and participation in war crimes with the help of a heroic team of trauma counselors.
Understanding and Adapting Global Cultures
Cultural traditions vary greatly and often create misunderstandings when cultures interact. These slides examine traditions and habits of cultures and how these habits, gestures, words and actions may easily be misinterpreted as insulting, thereby causing disagreement or controversy. Understanding how the true meaning of cultural habits may lead to more peaceful interactions; Understanding how people feel when they come from a different culture may increase empathy, patience and tolerance for other cultures and their traditions.
Child Combatants, Gender Violence and the Evolution of A Youth-Led Movement
A presentation given by Jimmie Briggs at a screening of the film CHILDREN of WAR by Bryan Single. Filmed inside the war zone of northern Uganda over a period of three years, CHILDREN OF WAR is a unique and incandescent documentary which captures the story of a group of former child soldiers as they undergo a process of emotional and spiritual healing while in a rehabilitation center. Having been abducted from their homes and schools and forced to become fighters by the Lord’s Resistance Army – a quasi-religious militia led by self-proclaimed prophet and war criminal Joseph Kony – the children struggle to confront and break through years of brutal abuse, extreme religious ideology, and participation in war crimes with the help of a heroic team of trauma counselors.
Conflict Resolution Education in Trinidad and Tobago
With support from the Organization of American States, and funding from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Local Government, and Global Issues Resource Center, Cuyahoga Community College, a Conflict Management Training Workshop was held in Trinidad. In an effort to promote greater democratic participation by youth (including college/university aged students) and reduce violence, the two Ministries have partnered to train teams in the schools and community in conflict management strategies, service learning and student government.
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.
Intercultural Peace Education in Crimean Educational Institutions: Knowledge, Skills and Values
The integrated course: “Culture of Neighborhood” is a joint initiative of several non-governmental organizations and educational institutions with funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of Crimea, Ukraine. This course includes the acquisition of knowledge and skills in conflict resolution, intercultural competence, and values of diversity and tolerance. The course is taught at all levels – from kindergarten through university. An overview of the course with special emphasis on the methodology of education in poly-ethnic communities will be provided along with examples of lessons and evaluation tools.
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.
CRE Resource Creation and Discovery via CREducation.org
The Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education (CRETE) project, funded in part by JAMS and the Department of Education (FIPSE), has been the catalyst for the creation of a dynamic set of learning materials now available at no cost online. Session participants learn more about this growing collection of learning modules, videos, training guides, slide shows, CRE skill portfolios and more, and are introduced to free tools that they can use to create their own content. The focus will be on enhancing the community-building potential inherent in Open Educational Resources (OERs) about Conflict and Conflict Resolution. Participants will learn about ways that they can become part of a larger movement by sharing the content they create and by connecting across boundaries that in the past have limited CR Education’s growth.