School Mediation Program Benefits

Benefits for School Staff

• They spend less time settling disputes among students
• The program decreases pressure to be a constant disciplinarian
• The program reduces tension among staff and students
• The program improves overall school climate through better student/staff relationships

Benefits for Student Mediators

• They develop leadership
• They enhance their language skills
• They improve their academic achievement
• They increase their self esteem
• Their positive status among their peers is increased
• They learn communication skills which are valuable in all relationships
• They learn a problem solving technique that can be applied to many situations
• They have a strong positive influence on other students

Benefits for the Student Body at Large

• They become active in the problem solving process
• The program leads to a greater commitment to making solutions work
• The program provides positive models for solving conflicts
• Students assume greater responsibility for solving their own problems
• Students recognize that adult intervention is not always necessary
• The process encourages students to share their feelings and search for positive ways to meet their needs

Benefits for Families

• The problem solving process carries over to families. Parents and students have reported that conflicts at home are being resolved more effectively

Benefits for Society

• Schools that teach students positive ways to resolve conflicts are aiding in the reduction of violence in our society today
• Youth who learn to resolve conflicts positively are likely to do the same when they grow up
• Businesses benefit from students who have productive workplace skills
• Society benefits from students who have effective skills for a democratic, civil society  

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