My deepest apologies. Webinar date: 5/24/2016 Webinar time: 8:00 am Hawai‘i time
May 24, 2016, 8:00 am Hawai‘i time Presented by D.G. Mawn In collaboration with the International Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), The Community Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), and The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) Session Description: “Our own culture is like the air we breathe, while another culture is like water — and it takes special skills to be able to survive in both elements.” Hofstede (2010). As seasoned professionals, we are aware of the complexity that culture brings to the table, and of the need to listen and learn as we facilitate the mediation process. To balance the need to be impartial and yet create a safe environment, to be neutral and yet trustworthy we need to appreciate how our experiences, attitudes and behaviors can impact our ability to be received in a manner that invites trust, allowing others to hear us and for us to accept what we hear from others. This presentation will blend the basic tenants of Cultural Intuitiveness™ into the webinar focusing on the need to recognize that culture, if not the heart of the conflict, is a major driver in exasperating the conflict. Our culture anchors for each of us what we see and then how we experience and react to the world around us. The key is to work to minimize the impact of our individual culture while allowing ourselves to appreciate and accept—while not requiring that we understand or agree with–what we hear from others. The participants will dialogue about: what is culture; Why should mediators care about culture; How cultural values are expressed through symbols, heroes and rituals.; and How culture impacts on your worldview and perceptions. Presenter Bio: G. Mawn holds an M.A. in religious studies with a concentration in counseling and a J.D….
This exciting training opportunity is brought to you through a collaboration between the Werner Institute at Creighton University and the Association for Conflcit Resolution (ACR). The Child-Centered Continuum Model (CCCM) is a four-level skills-based approach that ensures children’s concerns will be included in mediation/ADR processes. Learn when and how to safely include children. This training is for: Lawyers, Parenting coordinators, Mediators, Mental Health Practitioners, Judges, Legislators, Policy Makers, Educators. When and Where: June 6 & 7 from 9am – 5pm on the Creighton Campus in Omaha, NE. Registration Information: Early registration: ACR Members: $450; Non-Members: $550. Early registration ends May 8. Regular registration: ACR Members: $550; Non-Members: $650 For Registration and Further Information: Instructors: Lorri Yasenik Ph.D., RSW, CPT-S, RPT-S (Canada) Lorri Yasenik is a Registered Family Mediator, Registered Parenting Coordinator-Arbitrator, Registered Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and Child Specialist based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Lorri provides child psychotherapy and play therapy and is the Co- Director of Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute. She delivers national and international training related to children’s issues and specialized child and play therapies. Her doctorate dissertation focused on “Including the Voices of Children of Separation and Divorce in the Legal System”. Jon Graham B.A (Psych), B.Com, LLB, Grad Dip Family Dispute Res (Australia) Jon Graham is a Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Family Mediator) based in Sydney Australia. Jon has qualifications in law, psychology and commerce as well as post- graduate qualifications in Family Mediation. Jon combines over 20 years of clinical experience with families affected by separation and divorce with a substantial training calendar across Australia. Jon is the Clinical Director of the Institute of Specialist Dispute Resolution, a provider of tailored family dispute resolution processes for families presenting with complex issues. The Institute also provides training and clinical supervision for mediators in Australia.
In this video, high school students of Rockdale share their perspectives about practicing their peer mediation skills online.
In this article, David Smith summarizes his case about nurturing our youth as peace builders and conflict resolvers through indirect action: “It is in indirect action fields where the vast array of occupations that contribute to a functioning and vibrant society can be found: healthcare, business, the arts, science and technology, government, education, military service, and not for profit work. Indirect action careers are those where the prime objective is not necessarily resolving differences or building peace, but might though come about as an important by-product, and as a result improve conditions for those in need. The emergency room nurse who needs to comfort loved ones after trauma or must help foster better understanding between family members, or the athletic educator who comes to realize that there is a need to provide students with cooperative based activities rather than competitive ones, are both engaging in indirect action…. By helping young people recognize that peacebuilding and conflict resolution work can take place in every profession, we provide students with realistic and achievable goals. In addition, we ensure that the values of conflict resolution are inculcated across the career spectrum. We want every young person entering the labor market to believe that their skills in dealing with conflict will be appreciated where they start their careers…. For those of us seriously engaged in the work of peace, we need to make a priority spending time with youth of all ages to show them the possibilities of making a professional life in advancing the resolution and transformation of conflict. In this way, we are ensuring that there will be a cadre of dedicated professionals following us committed to the values of peacebuilding. This is an important legacy for us all. David J. Smith is the author of Peace Jobs: A Student’s Guide to Starting…
If you are hoping to expand your conflict resolution horizons, develop your online mediation capacity, and increase your potential for future income, all while elevating the conflict resolution skills of our younger generations, Online Peer Mediation might be your garden to cultivate. According to Peer Mediation Online as of Tuesday, May 10, 2016: THE NEED FOR ONLINE PEER MEDIATION Since the mid 1980s peer mediation has been the most commonly used conflict resolution education program in the United States. Research indicates that as many as 25% of US schools have had peer mediation programs serving grades 3 to12 and many programs in large urban districts are districtwide. However, three important changes in the educational and social context now suggest the need for an online version of peer mediation. 1 Significant and Increasing Online Public Education In formal educational contexts (K through 12) the increase in online schools has skyrocketed. Approximately 3 million K through 12 students are now enrolled in free, online public schools, which are not served by peer mediation. 2 Prevalence and Preference for Online Communication Current schoolage generation prefers to communicate online. For the millions of students in conventional K through 12 schools, community groups, or youth organizations, online peer mediation opportunity is more congruent with their use of social media and communication technology. 3 Global Peer Mediation Growth Peer mediation programs have been growing not only in the United States, but also around the world. In fact, much of the increase in peer mediation since 2000 has happened in Europe, Australia and South Asia. ONLINE PEER MEDIATION PLATFORM (OPMP) For the reasons listed above, in December 2014 the JAMS Foundation funded this Online Peer Mediation Platform (OPMP), a 2-year project initially managed by the Association for Conflict Resolution, and now managed by the Association of Peer…
Monday, May 9, 2016 Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter, participated in “Online Dispute Resolution: Managing Mediation Online”, a webinar organized by the Professional Mediators’ Association and TCM Group in England. During his brief presentation Giuseppe explained: What online mediation means and how it works Which cases are suitable for online mediation Online mediation benefits How mediators can add online mediation to their practice Check out Giuseppe’s 9 minute presentation.
The time for the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Mediation Training by the Mediation Center of the Pacific and the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission has been changed to 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The training will be conducted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, Ali‘iolani Hale, 417 South King Street , Room 101, 1st floor.
From the Virtual Mediation Lab by Giuseppe Leone: Monday, May 16, 2016 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Eastern Time Cynthia Morton and Kristen Woodward will present How to Launch a Successful Peer Mediation Program, a FREE webinar sponsored by the National Association of Peer Program Professionals and the Online Peer Mediation Platform, a 2-year project funded by the JAMS Foundation. Both presenters have extensive experience in peer mediation. During this webinar, they will discuss step-by-step all factors that schools need to consider in order to launch a successful peer mediation program. PRESENTERS Cynthia Morton is the co-coordinator of the Online Peer Mediation Platform. She is the past chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Education, Research and Training Section and a current board member of the National Association of Peer Program Professionals. Currently, she coordinates a blended countywide peer mediation program. Kristen Woodward serves as the Conflict Resolution Education Specialist for Fairfax County Schools in Fairfax, VA. She is also a team member/trainer for the Online Peer Mediation Platform. She has facilitated over 500 hours of training including Mediation and Restorative Justice as well as consulting with several schools in the issues regarding staff and student conflicts. AGENDA What Peer Mediation Means Peer Mediation Standards – Why They Are So Important Before You Begin, Think About… The Key Role of the Peer Mediation Coordinator Responsibilities of the Peer Mediation Coordinator How to Select a Peer Mediation Theoretical Model Structure of a Peer Mediation Program Scheduling Models Types of Disputes That Can (or Cannot) Be Mediated Length of Training by Level Ethical Principles Evaluation Where to Find Additional Information on Peer Mediation How Online Technology Can Add Value to a Peer Mediation Program Q&A Visit the Virtual Mediation Lab website for free online registration
Hilo, Hawai‘i – May 5, 2016 – KTA, a local supermarket chain celebrating its 100 year anniversary, has made a multi-year commitment to support the training of student peer mediators by Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center. The $15,000 donation over three years is in memory of Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi, Founders of KTA Super Stores. Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between other keiki. This process has proven effective in schools around the United States and in Hawai‘i, changing the way students understand and resolve conflict in their lives. Changes include improved self-esteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and school climate for learning. “We look forward to a most successful program because we believe that early intervention is the best means of prevention,” said KTA Chairman and CEO Barry Taniguchi. During the 2015-2016 school year, over 100 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders have been trained as peer mediators at Hawai‘i Academy of Arts & Sciences, Kea‘au, Kapiolani, Keonepoko, Laupahoehoe, and Mountain View elementary schools. “We so appreciate KTA’s commitment to the well-being of Hawaiʻi Island and people of all ages. The Taniguchis are tireless advocates of community causes, and renowned for their generosity,” noted Kuʻikahi Executive Director Julie Mitchell. “KTA’s key support of the Peer Mediation Elementary School Pilot Project has been critical in leveraging additional interest and funding. We are extremely grateful.” Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s vision is a peaceful community where people routinely seek common ground. For more information, call 935-7844 or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.