Resolving Conflict Creatively Program
A Curriculum Based Approach to Resolving Conflict
Through Restorative Justice Practices
Conflict Resolution Course
- What is Conflict?
- How Conflict Escalates
- Anger & Conflict
- Handling Conflict
- Accepting Diversity
- Making Responsible Decisions
Overview
The Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP) is a unique approach to reducing conflict at the school level. It is a curriculum based Restorative Justice program that focuses on intervention through mediation to meet the program objectives. The focus of this program is to strengthen school safety, reduce day-time juvenile arrests and promote completion of the k-12 education.
Objectives
- Promote the victims healing from the effects of the crime.
- Engage with offenders to establish accountability and responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
- Supports mediation and communication about how conflict started and who was involved.
- Encourage and facilitate appropriate consequences/reparation for of-fenders.
- Seek reconciliation between the victim and offender where possible.
- Equip the offender(s) with the tools necessary to resolve conflict and reintegrate back into school rather than face traditional school expulsion.
Action Plan
- Problem occurs
- Students are sent home for the remainder of the school day/ Referral is submitted to Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley
- Next Day mediation & intervention conference occurs (Assessment tool used)
- Consequences established
- Offender attends Conflict Resolution Course
- Follow up occurs (re-assessment)
Contact:
Jay Allen– Resolving Conflict Creatively Program Coordinator, (805) 346-1774
Email: fbsmvjay@aol.com
Programs Menu
SANTA MARIA VALLEY
2175 South Bradley Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Tel: 805-346-1774
Fax: 805-614-4192
Our Mission: To make a difference in the lives of children, teens, and their families by empowering youth to stay alcohol and drug-free.
Contact:
Patricia Oliveros
RCC Program Coordinator
Phone: (805) 346-1774
Email: fbsmvjay@aol.com
