We’re off to a good start in the RJ office at Senn High School!
After several busy weeks of recruitment (during which we relied heavily on our amazing student leaders to work their outreach-magic and bring in friends and classmates), we held an in-school field trip training on Peer Conferences. During the training, new and returning members honed conflict resolution skills such as active listening, asking non-judgmental questions, building empathy, and working towards restorative solutions!
When asked what they liked most about the training, some of the students responded: “I liked the activities and the peace circles [mock cases] that we did at the end of the training,” and “I liked how everyone was comfortable talking to each other and respect[ed] each other[s] opinion.”
We are so excited for the 2013-2014 RJ Peace Ambassadors to begin hearing cases at Senn! (And while we’re never excited about school-based conflict, we’ll be happy to receive referrals!)
Up next: Wednesday, Oct 16 is Uplift High School’s student Peer Conference training!
Senn student Peace Ambassadors sign the pledge to help resolve conflict at school!
