Peer Mediation

Maine Law & Civics Education has conducted on-site training for staff and students in conflict management and peer mediation since the early 1990's. We have advised school administrators on developing an effective peer mediation program, trained the school’s coordinating committee, conducted staff workshops and trained student mediators. Training has been provided on a fee for service basis, partially supported by a grant with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health, Division of Community Health.

MLCE is no longer providing direct training services to schools for peer mediation program implementation. We can, however, recommend trainers/consultants who can train students and staff in peer mediation. Our colleagues at University of Maine Peace Studies have developed a peer mediation training manual for grades 4-8, which coordinators may use to train their own students. To receive a copy of the manual, contact Barb Blazej by email or phone: 207-581-2625.

For more information, contact Co-Director Pamela Anderson at (207) 780-4991; email pamelaa@usm.maine.edu.