Citation

Bickmore K. Confl. Resolut. Q. 2002; 20(2): 137-160.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

This research examines the implementation and effects of a peer mediation program in twenty-eight urban elementary schools. The Center for Conflict Resolution, a program of the Cleveland, Ohio, public schools, provided intensive training and follow-up support for teams of peer mediators and adult advisers at each school. Trainers were youths from the same community. Qualitative and quantitative evidence indicate that this program significantly improved the average eight- to eleven-year-old student's understanding of and inclination to use nonviolent conflict resolution and his or her capacity to achieve in school. The study outlines the specific commitments from administrators and other staff members that were required to develop and implement equitable, effective, and sustainable programs. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by Wiley)

Elementary School Student
Late Childhood
Middle Childhood
Conflict Resolution
Peer Mediation
Ohio
Urban School
School Based
Prevention Program
Program Effectiveness
Program Implementation
Child Violence
Student Violence
Violence Prevention
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