Describes "IMPACT," a comprehensive high school program that promotes a positive and supportive environment by involving students, faculty, and the community in a variety of prevention, collaboration, and intervention activities in response to students' needs. Discusses the organization of the total wellness program and components of the program.…

Examines the effects of time scarcity on the way disagreement is managed in synchronous computer conferencing; reports an experiment in which pairs of undergraduates used keyboard-based conferencing software to resolve disputes on two controversial discussion topics under conditions either of time scarcity, or time abundance; and discusses…

Evaluates a parent skills training and education group for parents with ADHD adolescents. The program provides information about ADHD and training in problem solving and parent skills. The evaluation showed there was a statistically significant decrease in frequency and intensity of self-reported parent-adolescent conflict and in parent-reported…

Develops a profile of preferred conflict-management behaviors and strategies of a sample of principals in a large urban school district with site-based managed schools. Results reflect principals' preference for solution-oriented conflict strategies, where differences are resolved through collaborative and integrative problem solving. (Contains 85…

Describes how to develop elementary school class activities centered around conflict resolution based on their reading assignments. Discusses how characters resolve conflicts; acting out examples of conflicts; group activities; assessment; and possible extension activities. (LRW)

Examined effectiveness of an 8-week "Wheel of Choice" intervention to discuss positive forms of conflict resolution among first graders. Found that students developed more positive strategies for solving conflicts. Physical and verbal aggression decreased from the first to the eighth week. Students used the "Wheel of Choice"…

Describes a multimedia resource developed for camps by the American Camping Association and Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul, and Mary, to help children express and manage their emotions, cooperate and appreciate the individual strengths that each child brings to a group, celebrate diversity, and practice negotiating and resolving conflict creatively.…

Focuses on children's perceptions of the causes, signs, and aftermath of conflict, as well as of fairness and gender differences. Reports the outcome of focus group interviews with second graders through high school students. Describes students responses and uses them to support the idea of peer mediation programs. (DSK)

Identifies principles of violence prevention derived from the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), which operates in schools throughout North America. Focuses on societal changes, appropriate responses to these changes, and examples of ineffectual punishment. Describes RCCP, offers an evaluation of the program, and charts a course for the…

Presents a planning guide that can be used to improve community-based evaluation. The guide consists of a set of questions to be discussed with all stakeholders. It covers issues of the nature and purpose of the evaluation, research methods and approaches, participation and decision making, conflict resolution, and dissemination and use of…

One way universities have served society since the Middle Ages is by providing an environment giving students and faculty freedom to explore new ideas without fear of retribution. Properly used, conflict can be the catalyst for advancing wisdom. However, the university is at risk when rational discourse is replaced by conflict as the means of…

It is argued that to deal with conflict effectively in a college or university, it is necessary to be aware of the structural relationships and antecedent conditions that cause it, and to watch for early signs of trouble. Seven levels of conflict are identified and strategies for resolution are suggested. The importance of early intervention is…

Describes a technique to disengage the power play during a conflict by getting the overadequate pursuer to step back and pursue less, thus forcing the passive-aggressive distancer to mobilize more effectively in her or his own behalf. Provides a three-step plan to defuse a power play and gives a case example. (KW)

Reviews historical and currently available literature and resources on education for peace. Peace education is enhanced by a comfortable, stress-free classroom environment and by literature-based, creative-arts, compassion-building, and conflict-resolution activities. The teacher is the key element in creating the environment and modeling…

Although violence prevention programs can be helpful, they are frequently poorly targeted and unrealistic about the social forces driving student behavior. Conflict-resolution training is effective when it occurs within a cooperative context, teaches students when a conflict is or isn't occurring, stresses concrete negotiation and mediation…