Download pdf of baseline study.

Taking youth mediation to the streets
Basic Principles for Young People to address Anger and Violence

Tips in taking youth mediation to the streets

It is recommended that two mediators rather than one handle this situation.  This way each mediator can deal with the disputants on a one-on-one basis Observe the situation and determine whether it is safe for you to intervene.  It is highly recommended that you don’t intervene in any dispute where weapons are involved in the dispute If they agree to mediation on the spot, please find an area away from the crowd (if there is a crowd) where you may speak in private Identify who is the aggressor in the situation Proceed with kind and calming words and a non-threatening demeanor to get their attention and to try and calm the individuals and the situation down Stay focused Express the value of life to the disputants and provide positive alternatives to settling the dispute e.g. Something or someone special to live for, look forward to Recommend that they visit a Peace & Justice Centre for mediation services to help settle their dispute.

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE EDUCATION, PREVENTION and YOUTH PEACE FACILITATORS Programme

A DRF/UNICEF Project which seeks to mitigate the impact of violence among over 100,000 children and young people aged 10 – 19 years in the parishes of St. James, St. Catherine and Kingston & St. Andrew.

Young people receive one-on-one, small group discussions, homework assistance, peer mediation and other age appropriate services to help them resolve conflicts and prevent or handle violence in their homes and communities

Peer Mediation gives  young people the chance to talk out their differences instead of using verbal or physical violence. When young people learn mediation skills they become better listeners, communicators and negotiators – valuable life skills that can help them at home & in their communities.