Planting the Seeds of Conflict Resolution: Creating a Positive, Alternative Vision for Young People is NCRC’s newest program to train young leaders to be peer mediators in informal educational settings and/or alternative learning centers in the Nashville area. This program began in January 2010 with funding from the Maddox Charitable Fund. In partnership with 3+ youth organizations and schools (Oasis Center - Mayor's Youth Council, Meharry - Elam Mental Health Center, LEAD Academy and Nashville-area Alternative Learning Centers), NCRC works with groups of young people to introduce a conflict resolution curriculum into their high school, middle school and after-school programs.  The goal of the Youth Mediation Program is to foster the development of leadership and conflict resolution skills in Nashville area youth, and use these skills to counter and reduce violence. By participating in the program and becoming a peer mediator, youth will receive a special certificate acknowledging their status as ‘ambassadors of peace and coexistence in Music City.’

Interested in bringing peer mediation into YOUR school or youth program?
Call NCRC at 615-333-8400