CPS is a proactive approach to resolving conflict rather than a reactive approach. There is no quick fix to violence prevention. The National Center for Conflict Resolution Education was originally funded by the Department of Justice to work in schools. This is the first year they have partnered with the Department of Education to do so. In contrast, conflict resolution tells kids what they can do before doing something stupid.
Conflict resolution is about creating an effective citizenry.
That is the best approach to violence prevention. The CPS program assumes a school-wide approach to conflict resolution. The training that Leal teachers participated in brought the school together. Before the training workshops we hadn't talked much about children's needs as a school community. We discovered that our statement of Rights and Responsibilities was not enough.