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Student Safety and Wellness: Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services

Student Conferences

Northern Virginia Regional Annual Student Mediation Conferences

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) holds two conferences each year geared towards students.  The Northern Virginia Regional Student Mediation Conferences, co-sponsored by the Student Safety and Wellness Office and the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, are dedicated to teaching and improving conflict resolution and mediation skills of students.  The annual conferences are occasions for developing leadership, enhancing fundamental communication skills, and exploring new ideas in the field of conflict resolution.  Students gain the opportunity to meet other student mediators and receive validation that resolving conflict constructively leads to better outcomes than resorting to violence. 

During the past 20 years, more than 25,000 students and staff from the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area have attended the annual conference.  Past attendees have participated in workshops discussing: Introduction to the Mediation Process, Mediating Difficult Situations, Expanding Skills Beyond Mediation, and Restorative Justice to name a few.

The Elementary School Conference allows elementary school students to attend workshops according to their experience level and interest.  Experienced middle school and high school peer mediators co-facilitate the workshops with an adult co-facilitator which creates an environment of students teaching students. View 2012 video

The Middle and High School Conference is designed for novice and experienced middle school and high school mediators.  These peer mediators are able to discuss his or her program with other peer mediators and generate ideas for improvement.  Time is allotted for these students to attend workshops to improve and develop their mediation skills.

 

 

 

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