N.Y. schools is starting its third year of operations this September. The program facilitates students' and school administrators' training and refresher courses.
Students learn critical thinking, problem solving, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Statistics indicate that peer mediation and student conflict resolution programs result in a reduction in violence, vandalism, chronic school absence and suspension, as well as an improved overall school climate. Thereby keeping the system free from static and more conducive to producing a quality product, whatever form it may take.