What services can Peace Studies offer to schools to build a Culture of Peace?
Introduction and training in an authentic dialogue process, Community Circles, to enhance connections and address school climate concerns; Assistance in implementing Restorative Practices including conflict resolution, peer mediation and restorative discipline policies; Use of resources from our lending library, which includes more than 400 books, curriculum manuals, “how to” guides, and videos on school climate, peer mediation, conflict resolution, bullying issues, diversity education, positive discipline and youth violence prevention for grades Pre-K through 12; Consultation on various youth violence prevention and school climate issues. “[W]hen students feel safe and secure, when they are not worried about being bullied or humiliated, and when they have a trusting relationship with a teacher, the learning process will be enhanced. A student who feels known in a positive way in school is more likely to behave in a caring, responsible manner and will be more motivated to achieve. It i
