Maine Youth Mediators Conference

 

April 18, 2008

8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Augusta Armory

179 Western Ave., Augusta, Maine

 

 

We invite all Maine peer mediators in grades 5-12 and their program coordinators to join us for a day of learning, practice, networking, teaching and fun at the Augusta Armory on April 18, 2008. 

The conference agenda will include:

 

      

Community Circles dialogue activity

 

Workshops on such topics as conflict resolution skills, peer mediation practice, diversity education issues, improving school climate, and others

 

“Teach Each Other” -- An opportunity to teach other mediation teams about some aspect of peer mediation, conflict resolution, school climate or diversity education.

Bring your team and join us!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 21, 2008. 

FMI:  Barb Blazej, 581-2625, Barbara.blazej@umit.maine.edu

  Pam Anderson, 780-4991, pamelaa@usm.maine.edu

Presented by the Peace Studies Program, University of Maine & Maine Law & Civics Education,U.Maine Law School, with support from the Maine Injury Prevention Program, Department of Health and Human Services.