In February at Quincy Hospital the Collaborative will meet with the 14 towns to brainstorm ideas about smoking regulations. Interested community members will be invited also. Chief Hayes suggested the Alliance invite our State Senator and State Rep. to the next Alliance meeting. The Brocton Collaborative facilitated the training for the students who would like to help kids resolve their differences. Dean of students refers kids who are having minor issues with each other.
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.