The League of Peaceful Schools was formed in Nova Scotia to support schools committed to building a culture of peace. Guided by League facilitators, member schools offer children models for building healthy relationships through service learning and elders programs. Member schools develop discipline policies that are proactive instead of punitive,…

As part of an evaluation of a school-based mediation program, 35 student mediators and 35 control students in grades 5-7 from six schools were surveyed concerning conduct at school, school climate, attitudes toward fights, self-esteem, and problems-solving skills. Results indicate the program had positive effects on student mediators, particularly…