A student who faces emotional or physical violence going to and from school, walking the school hallways, eating in the cafeteria, or sitting in a classroom is not focused on learning. Instead, the student is afraid. The media brings us too many stories of other more devastating results.
Safe environments enhance a student s ability and willingness to learn.
Conflict resolution skills result in safer learning environments. What s more, these skills help people actively and nonviolently solve problems. Students who carry these skills into adulthood are able to reduce violence in their workplaces, neighborhoods, and homes to create more civil communities. It can be tailored to children and adults of all ages. Conflict resolution education complements, but does not duplicate, other important school programs that address such issues as managing crises, reducing prejudice, and ending alcohol and drug abuse.