Howard High School Peer Mediators 2007-2008

• A confidential process for resolving conflicts.
• An in-school meeting where participants have the opportunity to talk through their conflicts with the help of trained student mediators.
• A method of communication whereby mediators facilitate positive social interaction to promote understanding, empathy, and problem solving.
• A process where the disputants develop their own solutions to the conflict with the help of peer mediators

• The peer mediators, students, school counselors, and administrators

• 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who are committed to making their school a peaceful and respectful learning environment.
• Students from diverse backgrounds who represent a variety of experiences.
• Students who have received intensive training in communication, problem- solving, empathy, emotions, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.

• Typically Mediations take place in the Counseling Department. 

•  Teasing
•  Bullying
•  Harassment
•  Name Calling
•  Rumors
•  Friendships
•  Misunderstandings
•  Threats
•  Any interpersonal conflict that interferes with learning

•  Come to the Guidance Office for a Peer Mediation Request Form.
•  You may also download a Peer Mediation Request Form from this site.
•  Please return the completed form to the Counseling Department or to Mrs. Sutter.