Learn to appreciate your classmates' different backgrounds, interests and perspectives. If your school is experiencing race problems, host a dinner where you let the different ethnic groups highlight their culture's history, food and traditions. Don't write people off because they look, act or speak different from you. Know that when you show others respect you're increasing your self-respect. P - Promote peaceful resolutions to conflict.
Conflict is natural.
The key to conflict is how we deal with it. Handle conflict peacefully. When you see you are on the edge of being in a conflict, follow this approach to conflict resolution developed by Students Against Violence Everywhere. Take Turns Talking and Listening to each other. Brainstorm possible solutions.