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Peer Mediation
“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie RobinsonSlide2
What is Peer Mediation?
Peer mediation is a program designed to prevent current problems from getting worseThis program is run almost entirely by students with very little involvement from teachersPeer mediation gives you a safe environment to work out problems you have with a peer with the help of a neutral peerMediation provides a way to resolve problems that may involve: rumors, gossiping, harassment, relationship challenges, disputes within the group, fighting, stealing, and vandalismSlide3
Who is Involved in a Session?
After a request for mediation has been made…an advisora peer mediator and the two disputants …will meet at a designated date and time in the peer mediation room.Slide4
The Disputant’s Role
The two students that attend the peer mediation session, also known as the disputants, are expected to enter the mediation room with an open mindThe disputants will read the mediation rules and sign a contract in which they agree to follow them and understand the consequences for breaking the rulesWhat happens in mediation stays in mediationYour business, is exactly that, so keep it that waySlide5
The Peer Mediator’s Role
The peer mediator’s main responsibility is to facilitate the sessionThe peer mediator will not take sides or make judgmentsIn most cases the peer mediator will be previously unfamiliar with the situation being discussed Peer Mediators will possess and demonstrate the following qualities at all times:strong leadership
ability
to remain neutral
ability
to set personal feelings
/opinions aside
ability
to keep emotions under control
good
listeners
role modelSlide6
The Advisor’s Role
An advisor (a teacher) will always be present in the mediation roomThe advisor will keep all information confidentialThe advisor will only interfere with a mediation session if the disputants cause problems or if the issue is or becomes too serious for a peer mediator to handle
The advisor is there to:
ensure the peer mediator is correctly following the mediation process
ensure the rules are followed
e
nsure everyone’s safetySlide7
Peer Mediation Rules
I will identify and focus on the problemI will tell the truthI will be polite and respectful
I will not use curse words or put-downs
I will not threaten
I will listen with an open mind
I will not interrupt
I will agree to a solution
I will take responsibility for carrying out the solution
I will keep the mediation confidential
I agree to follow these rules and understand that if I break them there will be consequences. By breaking the rules I am only preventing myself from solving a problem. If I break a rule I will meet with an advisor one on one before I am allowed to attend another mediation session.Slide8
The Process
You or a teacher may request a peer mediation session There is a form you will need to fill out and place in a box in the main office Once a request for mediation has been received, both disputants will receive a form indicating the session information
If you choose to attend the peer mediation session, you will meet with your disputant, peer mediator and advisor
More than one session may be necessary to agree on a solution
Once a solution is decided upon you will sign a written agreement to carry out that solution
Within a week of your mediation session your advisor will check-in with you. If an agreement was signed your advisor will ask you if you and your disputant are carrying out the agreement. If an agreement was not made, your advisor will schedule another mediation session with you and your disputantSlide9
More About Peer Mediators
Peer mediators will possess the following qualities:LeadershipTrustworthinessAbility to remain neutralAbility to set aside personal feelings/emotionsExcellent listening skillsPeer mediators will attend training sessions and must prove they are capable of facilitating a session individually
Peer mediators will need to get signed parental permission before they are allowed to participate
Peer mediators will sign a contract
There is a zero tolerance policy for any peer mediator that breaks their contract-meaning if you break any rule you will immediately lose the title of peer mediatorSlide10
Choosing Peer Mediators
Teachers will be submitting names of students whom they believe possess the qualities of a peer mediatorYou will be nominating peers that you feel possess the qualities of a peer mediatorYou must explain why each individual would be a good mediatorYou may nominate yourself if you feel as though you possess the qualities of a peer mediatorYou must give a detailed explanation of why you believe you should be considered to be a peer mediatorSlide11
Miscellaneous Information
This program is for you!! This is your program!! You run this program!! It’s all about YOU!!!You are not required to participate, but the skills you will learn through mediation sessions are ones you will use the rest of your lifeRESPECT and HONESTY are absolutely necessary and will be demonstrated at all times
If you choose to not participate in this program, you will respect those who do choose to participate
If you choose to participate you must be honest with your mediator, your advisor, your disputant and most important
yourself
This is an opportunity for you to take control of your life, for you to help each other and for you to learn from one anotherSlide12
Some Food For Thought…
“Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
“
I don't give advice. I can't tell anybody what to do. Instead I say this is what we know about this problem at this time. And here are the consequences of these actions
.” –Anonymous
“
Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices
.” – Alfred A.
Montapert