Peer Mediation For Children And Adults

By Virginia Butler


At some point in life, an individual has a disagreement with others. While most reasonable people can often work out a compromise, others need assistance. For these individuals, whether children or adults, peer mediation can often be helpful when it comes to communication, compromise and understanding.

The process is based on the concept of youth helping youth when it comes to problem solving and resolution. In doing so, the mediator provides a confidential safe location where the individuals can meet. At which time, the mediator oversees a meeting of those involved in the conflict.

Currently, providers of these services often train individuals to become mediators before going out on assignments. The process has become so accepted that there are now elementary, junior and high schools which welcome these individuals to solve a number of student issues. While those working as mediators may or may not have had such personal experiences, all are taught to be considerate and compassionate, especially when working with children and young adults.

There are also a number of mediators now working with adults needing this type of assistance. In some cases, adults have been able to avoid nasty divorces and custody issues by using this type of service. Whereas, there are others whom can use the process to maintain a peaceful process while going through such an ordeal.

Adults often see the benefits of mediation quite quickly in the process. For, the mediator provides a sense of communication, compromise and understanding which most individuals have not been taught. As such, whether the disagreement involves community, home, school or work, there are mediators which specialize in these areas.

The process can also eliminate damages to innocent bystanders and property by those whom are presenting violent and uncontrollable behavior. For, the process teaches individuals how to build better ongoing communication and cooperation. In doing so, all individuals learn how to better relate to others not only during a conflict but throughout life.

Mediation can also be useful with regards to community members and organizations. For example, if two or more individuals can not come to an agreement with regards to changes in building codes, or other forms of city infrastructure which can often lead to volatile arguments, mediators can often provide a place and oversee such disputes until a compromise or resolution takes place.

Whether working with community members, employees, family members or students, mediation can be a good method in overcoming issues. Whether a major or minor dispute, mediation can often be the difference between staying married or getting a divorce, paying a fine or going to jail or staying in school rather than being suspended. As such, mediators also save community members, parents, police, students and teachers time and money.




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