Conflict resolution curbs less extreme acts of violence.
Although extreme acts of violence, such as school shootings, seem to be common in schools recently, it is actually less extreme acts such as verbal threats, name calling, and insults that can be heard more often in the hallways of many of our nation's schools. Woody says that while there are other models of conflict resolution being taught, what made this model successful was that it included everyone. Every student, every teacher, every administrator and every secretary received the training and were required to use the skills. This model included school wide participation and the program went through the entire school year. With ongoing training, it increased the likelihood that students actually internalized the skills and therefore, maximized the long-term effects of managing anger and resolving conflict.