Welcome to our Peer Mediation Page!

ATTENTION LINCOLN TEACHERS & STAFF!!

PEER MEDIATION IS FINALLY HERE!

STARTING WED. APRIL 20^TH

WHEN: WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

WHERE: ROOM 222

PERIODS: 4^TH, 6^TH, & 7^TH

WITH WHOM: PEER MEDIATORS AND MR. CRAWFORD

WHAT IS PEER MEDIATION AT LHS?

Þ Peer Mediation allows Lincoln students to share their feelings, learn how to effectively problem-solve, build healthy relationships, and through face-to-face communication, learn how to respectfully resolve disagreements.

Þ Nominated 10th and 11th Grade students trained in the Peer Mediation process conduct Peer Mediations with a supervising adult present during the mediation during designated lunch periods.

Mission Statement

The Lincoln High School Lancer Peer Mediation program is a restorative intervention practice that serves to enable our students to resolve conflicts peacefully, to promote mutual respect, foster empathy, and to facilitate practical problem-solving skills within the school environment. 

Students will be provided an opportunity to navigate real inter-personal conflicts with the guidance of their peers.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF PEER MEDIATION?

• To reduce peer conflicts!
• To develop active listening skills!
• To increase empathy for others
• To enhance problem-solving skills!
• To reduce school suspensions!

Peer Mediation Process

• The disputant students or students involved in the conflict voluntarily agree to Peer Mediation as a restorative intervention.
• The disputant students then will be scheduled to meet with two trained 10th or 11th Grade Peer Mediators under the direct guidance of Mr. Crawford, Mrs. DiFucci, or Mrs. Santana
• The mediation follows a step-by-step process followed by the trained Peer Mediators that includes active reflective listening and problem-solving negotiations.
• If a final agreement is reached at the conclusion of the mediation, the disputant students completes a Resolution Agreement that specifies agreed upon steps or actions to follow.
• Disputant students are always allowed to voluntarily return to mediation if the problem is unresolved.

The Teacher & Staff Referral Process

Þ Identify students that may benefit from Peer Mediation

Þ Complete a Peer Mediation Request Form

Þ  Return/Email Form to Grade Level Counselor

Þ Students will be scheduled for Peer Mediation during 5th, 6th, or 7th Lunch Periods

Þ Teacher feedback will be provided

Peer Mediation Steps

Þ Step 1: Students Agree to Mediate

Þ Step #2: Explore the nature of the problem

Þ Strep #3: Focus on student interests

Þ Step #4: Create Win-Win Opportunities

Þ Step #5: Evaluate Opportunities

Þ Step #6: Create a Resolution Agreement

How Do I Participate in Peer Mediation?

1. Speak to your School Counselor!

2. Speak to any Teacher!

3.  See Mr. Crawford in Room 225 on Wed-Fridays!

Attention Students and Staff!!

Please click on the Link below to complete a Student Mediation Referral.

Student Referral Form

Peer Mediator Award Ceremony

Thursday April 7th, 2022

Congratulations Students!!

10th Grade

Abel Garcia

Sophia Fortuniewicz

Alician Atonal

11th Grade

Efstathios Plakas

Paulina Ledwon

Trinity O'Neal Johnson

Jordan Francois

Donya Altam

Liznel Rodriguez

Erika Espinal Velasquez

Dinora Lopez

Briana Peralta

Andrea Morrero