In mediation, trained students help their peers identify the problems behind the conflicts and to find solutions. Peer mediation is not about finding who is right or wrong. Experience has shown that students in the middle school can understand and use skills necessary to manage conflict. Currently there are over 5,000 Peer Mediation Programs in schools in the United States. A conflict is a disagreement or difference between people.
Conflict is a natural part of human relationships, and can be handled in a positive or negative way.
Some kinds of harassment, like bullying, teasing, name-calling, threatening or rumors. Misunderstandings between friends or classmates. Sometimes people have trouble working out a conflict by themselves. They need someone to help them. Peer mediation gives students a chance to sit down with each other and tell each side of the story.