In this way, students are given an opportunity to solve their own problems without an adult doing it for them. Any student can request mediation by completing a referral form and submitting it to the Guidance Office. Teachers, administrators, or parents can refer student to mediation. All parties must agree voluntarily to the process. All parties involved agree to confidentiality.
Disputants come up with their own solutions and an agreement is signed.
The Coordinator will keep records and the advisory committee will assess the effectiveness of the center. Ongoing training and support will be given to student mediators. A meeting with mediators will be held once a month. Open the session Make introductions. State the ground rules.