A Peacemaker's Scipt with a Restorative Twist
Mandi Mayhew, during her 3rd year placement at Nelson Mandela Park P.S took on the project of revitaizing the Peacemaker's program. With her advanced training in running Restorative conferences she added a restorative focus and took on the task of training Grade 6 peer leaders who would be skilled in intervening in school based conflicts in the school and playground.
New skills were developed through role play, art, group work, and discussions to support the peacemakers being able to:
•Understand Empathy •Respond to Bullying •Actively Problem Solve •Make andSupport use of “I” Statements •Ensure Safety Steps
PEACEMAKERS SCRIPT
Introduce yourselves
Ask them to solve the conflict using words. If yes, move to a private area to talk.
Get agreement to 4 rules of discussion
1. No interrupting
2. No name calling or putdowns
3. Be as honest as you can
4. Agree to solve the problem
Guide the discussion
Allow the person who has been hurt or the person who has the least power to speak first.
1. What happened?
2. How do you feel about what happened?
3. How has the conflict affected others? (How has it made others feel?)
Ask all those involved the same questions. At the end of the discussion give an opportunity for anyone to add anything.
Find a solution that all involved can agree to do. Ask each person how he or she can solve the problem. Brainstorm other possibilities if none arise.
Congratulate everyone for their participation and for finding a peaceful solution.
New skills were developed through role play, art, group work, and discussions to support the peacemakers being able to:
•Understand Empathy •Respond to Bullying •Actively Problem Solve •Make andSupport use of “I” Statements •Ensure Safety Steps
PEACEMAKERS SCRIPT
Introduce yourselves
Ask them to solve the conflict using words. If yes, move to a private area to talk.
Get agreement to 4 rules of discussion
1. No interrupting
2. No name calling or putdowns
3. Be as honest as you can
4. Agree to solve the problem
Guide the discussion
Allow the person who has been hurt or the person who has the least power to speak first.
1. What happened?
2. How do you feel about what happened?
3. How has the conflict affected others? (How has it made others feel?)
Ask all those involved the same questions. At the end of the discussion give an opportunity for anyone to add anything.
Find a solution that all involved can agree to do. Ask each person how he or she can solve the problem. Brainstorm other possibilities if none arise.
Congratulate everyone for their participation and for finding a peaceful solution.