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Mediation creates a safe, supportive environment for constructive communication. It helps to manage emotions so that each party has an opportunity to hear and to be heard.
Mediators facilitate productive communication and negotiation. They are neutral and impartial, helping participants to identify issues, discuss needs and interests, and generate ideas and options for solutions. The mediation process itself teaches a critical life-skill. Exposure to new ways of expression and conflict resolution can build a foundation for developing healthy social and interpersonal relationships.
Mediations are co-facilitated by a trained NSYMP youth mediator and an experienced adult mediator. Mediation is confidential, informal and flexible. Participation is always voluntary.
Prior to mediation, cases are screened for appropriateness, and participants meet individually with the co-mediators to discuss the process, begin to identify issues, and determine if mediation would be beneficial or advisable.
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An alternative approach to conflict resolution |
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Why Mediation? |
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An alternative approach to conflict resolution |
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To refer a youth to the Mediation Program, please print, complete and submit the referral form and send it to the mediation advisor along with any documents that would provide additional background information. All referrals and related documents are confidential and will be returned with a notice of the outcome of mediation. Mediation is always voluntary and confidential.
Not all cases are appropriate for NSYC mediation. Each case is screened by the mediation advisor. If accepted for mediation, each party attends an intake conference with the co-mediators, and if appropriate, one or more joint sessions are held.
Please call if you have questions or concerns about the program or your referral. |
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North Star Youth Mediation Program |
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North Star Youth Mediation Program is pleased to announce mediation training for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years at no cost and for adults on a space-available basis at a cost of $100 per session. Mediation training teaches critical skills in communication and conflict resolution. The training will be held at Lathrop High School, 901 Airport Way. Students need to provide their own transportation. Curriculum materials and refreshments for break times will be provided
Youth who successfully complete the Basic Mediation Training may become members of the NSYMP Mediator Corps. With an experienced adult mediator, these youth may co-facilitate Victim-Offender Mediation and Peer Mediation cases involving youth as offenders or in other disputes. Mediation helps youth offenders realize the impact of their behavior by holding them directly accountable to their victims. Victims are given the opportunity to experience closure by asking questions about the crime and giving input for repairing the harm. Peer mediation gives youth an opportunity to address issues underlying the conflict between them to promote mutual understanding and agreements for win-win resolutions.
REGISTRATION FORMS: Students can sign up here and adults can sign up here. Registration may be faxed; however, the originals must be submitted no later than the first class meeting.
See our Current Events & Training page for more details. |
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