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Conflict resolution in the schools : a manual for educators
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San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Pub, 1996
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9780787902353
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Sponsored by the National Institute For Dispute Resolution and the National Association for Mediation in Education

An invaluable staff and program development tool. The research references, discussion topics, training modules, and applications provide educators with a strong foundation for skill building and program development. I highly recommAnd this training manual to educators who are planning conflict resolution programs in their schools.
?Paul Wiley, principal, Crocker Elementary School, Amherst, Massachusetts

Based on material developed by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the former National Association for Mediation in Education (now merged with the NIDR Youth Program), this practical resource guide shows educators how to diagnose conflicts, handle difficult confrontations, and implement appropriate mediation and problem-solving strategies.


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KATHRYN GIRARD is a consultant with the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME). NIDR and NAME, both based in Washington, D.C., are leading organizations in the field of mediation and conflict resolution.

SUSAN J. KOCH is a consultant with the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME). NIDR and NAME, both based in Washington, D.C., are leading organizations in the field of mediation and conflict resolution.


Table of Contents

The Nature of Conflict
Foundation Orientation and Skills of Conflict Resolution
The Conflict Resolution Process
Developing a Rationale for Conflict Resolution in Education
Applications for Conflict Resolution