Transcript PMP - YIP

PMP <peer mediation program>
Mahgul Malik
Victoria Janik
Mary Nweisser
Kathy Nowakowski
Menikta Anthonippilai
Mission Statement
Our goal is to help the students’ of St.
Joseph Secondary School deal with
their daily conflicts in a mature,
reasonable, and effective fashion.
Mediators will work to ensure that our
school is safe and that our students
graduate as well-rounded individuals.
What is Our Objective?
Our objective is to teach grade nine
students to deal with their minor conflicts
before they escalate into serious issues. A
third party will only involve themselves
when:
The conflict cannot be resolved on its own
Lines of communication be resolved on
their own
There is a desire to resolve the conflict
What is Peer Mediation
The peer mediation program is designed to assist
students so they can resolve their conflicts
through
open
communication
and
creative
problem solving. Students who are trained to
mediate control the process while the parties try
to solve their problems with the ideas their peer
mediators have given them. Mediation is a totally
voluntary that not only helps resolve conflicts
without serious punishments such as expulsion,
suspension, or detention; it also gives respectful
feedback to both parties so they can improve their
conflict resolution and group cohesion skills. The
peer mediators guide the parties through a
session by gathering information on what the
conflict is about and what each party can do to
resolve it. Peer mediation help the disputants to
work together and reach an agreement without
facing severe consequences for their actions.
Who can be a Peer Mediator?
Senior students in grades 11, 12
or OAC are invited to take a 3session
course
where
this
information is presented so that
basic
training
can
be
accomplished. Mediators should
open,
non-judging,
good
communicators and listeners, and
have flexible schedules
Qualities of a Peer Mediator
They may have different backgrounds and skills so they can
better match up with student population.
They should be good listeners and communicators.
They should not try to intimidate their peers.
They need to encourage their peers to talk through their
problems & communicate with both parties and the mediator.
They should be non judging & listen to all sides of the conflict.
They need to be able to do their job well without constant adult
supervision
They need to have a good judgement, be resourceful and have a
high self- esteem.
They should be able to give their peers some ideas which might
solve their conflict .
They are supposed to respect their peers and make sure that
the disputants respect each other.
They must be able to keep confidentiality.
When will Peer Mediation not be the Solution?
Peer mediation will not resolve conflicts when:
The needs & problems are not being
articulated
Parties are not willing to cooperate
Cross cultural dynamics are great
Long standing family matters are personal
The student is abusing drugs or alcohol
Violence is involved in the disputes
The student reports physical, verbal, or
sexual abuse in his/her family
The student reports a serious problem such
as pregnancy, suicide, or an emotional
disorder
When will Mediation Take Place?
Mediation must take place in a
formal, neutral place located
away from distractions. This
place must also be private to
ensure that confidentiality is
kept as a high priority. The TLC
may be option however if full,
the supervising teacher may
book the lecture hall or an empty
classroom.
What will happen in the program?
Introduction takes place (ice-breakers)
Rules are stated (ex. respectful behaviour, no
interruptions are made, no abusive language)
Mediator’s role is made clear
The conflict is clearly addressed
Mediators ensure that each person understands
the other’s story and sees things from their
perspective
I feel, I think, I want statements are addressed
A list of solutions is developed by the parties
involved in the conflict
A contact is developed based on the list of
solutions, and is signed by all parties involved in
this conflict
A follow-up appointment is made where it is
ensured that the solution outlined in the contract
has been acted upon
Training