Older kids mediate with each other and younger students with each other. Mediations have been successful except for 1 situation. Overall the program has been very effective. The mediation may be done at lunchtime or after school but not during school hours. Teachers receive a letter of explaination about the program.
Confidentiality is stressed to all participating in the program.
Drug and Safe Free Schools money has been used for the trainings. 12 - 14 kids have been trained as peer mediators. Last year the activities increased with a new DJ, Line Dancing at 2am, increased time of the tattoo artists etc. For this 9th year of Safe Grad Night the number of graduating students will increase to 190 students. Safe Grad Committee believes that the longer the kids stay out, the more likely they are to drink alcohol.