“Peer Mediation for Peer Solutions” – VOA # 1 Academy High School

On the 13th July, 2009 by 9:00am, we arrived at our second venue, VOA # 1 Academy high school located on the outskirts of Monrovia City. The VOA Camp # 1 is highly dominated by internally displaced persons and Sierra Leonean refugees.
Upon our arrival at the campus, the principal and few members of his staffs including the interested students / persons were already gathered at the auditorium anxiously awaiting us. As usual, at VOA, we continue with our plan of teaching both Peer Mediation and Job Skills Development classes. Surprisingly to us, however, those present for the seminar were not only students, but also, teachers, community leaders, (i.e., the interpreter for the largest mosques in VOA community, local youth organization leaderships, etc).
In conformity with our plan of teaching, the class at VOA Camp # 1, ended on the July 17, 2009; with the formation of three Peer Mediation Network Groups. The students were happy that the seminar “Peer Mediation for Peer Solutions” has taught them both the skills necessary for them to sense the symptoms of conflict and to resolve violence peacefully.

“Peer Mediation for Peer Solutions” Pamela Kay High School Ray Hill Field

Vacation Peace Education School !!
The Vacation Peace Education School is in full gear. After the preliminary results from the baseline survey on the causes and level of violence in schools, the data reveals that students lack the basic skills needed to sense the symptoms of conflict and the investigative skills needed to resolve common conflicts in their communities, schools, families, and amongst their peers peacefully.
As a result, the Center for Peace Education has embarked on a Six-Week Peer Mediation Training to be conducted in six different schools located in six different communities.
The theme for the Peer Mediation Training is “Peer Mediation for Peer Solutions”.
The first week (July 6 – July 10) was conducted at Pamela Kay High School – located in Virginia, Montserrado County.
The first day of training beginning, began on July 6, 2009. Upon our arrival at the school, we were met by both the principal, some members of the teaching staffs, and also the awaiting students.
The Principal, Mr. Titus Korngor then escorted us to one of the largest classes in the school – where he quickly introduced us to the awaiting audience. Among the local staff of the Center for Peace Education was Justin Ralston, an international volunteer, from Washington DC who was a guest at the Center for Peace Education.
The Peer Mediation Class started at 9am and ended at 12pm. At 12:00pm we break for lunch and some of the students returned for the second session which was optional and had to deal with Job Skills Development Training. This session runs from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
In conformity with our plan on the 10th of July 2009, the first week of teaching ended at Pamela Kay.
At the end of training, students were driven to form themselves into Peer Medication Network Groups of five according to their locations. The objective of the Peer Mediation Network Group is to resolve disputes / conflicts peacefully amongst their peers – thus, promoting the Culture of Peace. In addition, students also wanted to stay in contact with their peers who are becoming practitioners in the field of Peer Mediation. The Peer Mediation Network Groups are part of the Center for Peace Education.

The Vacation Peace Education School is in full gear. After the preliminary results from the baseline survey on the causes and level of violence in schools, the data reveals that students lack the basic skills needed to sense the symptoms of conflict and the investigative skills needed to resolve common conflicts in their communities, schools, families, and amongst their peers peacefully.
As a result, the Center for Peace Education has embarked on a Six-Week Peer Mediation Training to be conducted in six different schools located in six different communities.
The theme for the Peer Mediation Training is “Peer Mediation for Peer Solutions”.
The first week (July 6 – July 10) was conducted at Pamela Kay High School – located in Virginia, Montserrado County.
The first day of training beginning, began on July 6, 2009. Upon our arrival at the school, we were met by both the principal, some members of the teaching staffs, and also the awaiting students.
The Principal, Mr. Titus Korngor then escorted us to one of the largest classes in the school – where he quickly introduced us to the awaiting audience. Among the local staff of the Center for Peace Education was Justin Ralston, an international volunteer, from Washington DC who was a guest at the Center for Peace Education.
The Peer Mediation Class started at 9am and ended at 12pm. At 12:00pm we break for lunch and some of the students returned for the second session which was optional and had to deal with Job Skills Development Training. This session runs from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
In conformity with our plan on the 10th of July 2009, the first week of teaching ended at Pamela Kay.
At the end of training, students were driven to form themselves into Peer Medication Network Groups of five according to their locations. The objective of the Peer Mediation Network Group is to resolve disputes / conflicts peacefully amongst their peers – thus, promoting the Culture of Peace. In addition, students also wanted to stay in contact with their peers who are becoming practitioners in the field of Peer Mediation. The Peer Mediation Network Groups are part of the Center for Peace Education.