Six factors inhibiting the use of peer mediation in a junior high school.(Author Abstract)

From: Professional School Counseling | Date: April 1, 2004| Author: Karan, Orv C.; Theberge, Susan K. | Copyright information

This article identifies six factors inhibiting the use of a peer mediation program in a culturally diverse junior high school. Recommendations for strengthening school-based peer mediation programs are drawn from the data.

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Schools have increasingly been implementing peer mediation programs as a way to help students find peaceful means for resolving conflicts (Casella, 2000). Peer mediation is a process in which students that have been taught a stru...

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