The mediators are neutral and cannot make others solve their problems. Mediators help people work out their own agreement. Disputants come to mediation to deal with problems that are important to them. They must feel free to talk about their problem. Disputants need to believe the mediators are trustworthy and will keep this information to themselves.
All mediations are confidential.
The promise of confidentiality means. Mediators will not discuss a mediation session with teachers, students, counselors, administration, parents, etc. The ONLY exception would involve information about a student's safety and the use or possessions of alcohol, drugs or weapons on school property. Any information of this type must be handed over immediately to the Mediation Coordinator only. There are currently twenty-four students representing each grade who have been chosen by their peers to be mediators.