What type of conflicts does peer mediation specifically address?

Peer mediation specifically addresses conflicts among students themselves. This approach facilitates resolution among individual students by allowing them to engage with one another in a structured environment, guided by trained mediators. The goal is to empower the students to communicate openly and collaboratively find a solution to their disagreement, promoting important social and emotional skills such as empathy, negotiation, and problem-solving.

Peer mediation is not focused on conflicts involving teachers and students, as that involves a different dynamic and often requires formal disciplinary procedures. Similarly, conflicts resolved through formal mechanisms typically necessitate intervention by school authorities or established procedures rather than peer negotiation. Lastly, while parents can be involved in student-related issues, these conflicts fall outside the scope of peer mediation, which specifically aims to resolve disputes directly arising between students.