In today’s culture where bullying and violence are on the rise, we know that children who are afraid or anxious are in no state of mind to learn. If you are serious about creating a safe school climate conducive to learning, this book will show you how. Written by counseling experts, Safe and Peaceful Schools provides a variety of research-based techniques to help students, school counselors, psychologists, administrators, and other educators develop conflict resolution skills that reduce the need for disciplinary action. Each chapter addresses a mode of practice for constructing peaceful interactions, including: • Peer mediation • Narrative counseling • Circle conversations • Undercover anti-bullying teams • “Facing up to violence” groups • Restorative conferences Included are vignettes, dialogues, sample activities, agendas, and charts. Conflict is inevitable. Teaching students how to deal with it constructively will help them learn the tools they need to succeed at school and in life. --- from the publisher Reviews: “Narrative therapy provides a new, inclusive lens through which to address challenging behaviors in schools, and it has proved successful in some very difficult environments. This is approach has a lot of pluses and it is worth trying.” Neil MacNeill, Principal Ellenbrook Primary School, Western Australia "There have always been conflicts in school, but with the advancements in technology, the devastation of family systems, and the incredibly diverse populations attending schools, the issues are increasingly multifaceted and confusing. This book is written in clear language with practical steps schools can use to build positive relationships.” Amanda Mayeaux, School Improvement Coordinator Ascension Parish Schools, Geismar, Louisiana "For schools committed to a new direction in conflict resolution, the book provides step-by-step instruction for implementing a narrative-based approach as an alternative to traditional discipline strategies.” Katy Olweiler, Counselor Lakeside School, Seattle, Washington "The authors offer a fresh look at addressing school conflict by framing in terms of narrative perspective and relational outcomes. The steps, ideas, questions, and scripts given in each chapter provide the best support imaginable for preparing readers to implement the strategies with their students. The vignettes will resonate with anyone who works directly with students." Scott Hollinger, Instructional Coach and Former High School Principal Communities Foundation of Texas “Professionals seeking viable alternatives to the disrespect and bullying that can dominate the school environment can immediately employ the step-by-step strategies nested within a robust and coherent framework.” Gerald Monk, Professor, San Diego State University Co-author with John Winslade of Narrative Mediation and Narrative Counseling in Schools “This book’s restorative justice approach is unique and powerful, offering students an opportunity to process resolutions in an inclusive rather than isolating environment.” Trish Hatch, Associate Professor and Director, School Counseling Program, San Diego State University Co-author, ASCA National Model “This book is a welcome alternative to the blunt-weapon option of ‘zero tolerance,’ offering a goldmine of material that is both informed by research and illustrated through accessible real-life case vignettes.” David Paré, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa Director of The Glebe Institute, A Centre for Constructive and Collaborative Practice “The authors take one of the most elegant, touching, and successful approaches I have seen to what many regard as an intractable problem. I can assure you that ‘Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams’ is worth the price of the book alone.” David Epston, Co-author Narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends and Playful Approaches to Serious Problems: Narrative Therapy With Children and Their Families “The most comprehensive non-punitive approach to school conflict resolution in one book! As both a school social worker and narrative therapist, I am appreciative to John Winslade and Michael Williams for this solid practice-based book that will be applicable to and inspiring for anyone who works in schools.” Angel Yuen, School Social Worker Toronto District School Board “Some might object that it is not the role of schools to teach conflict resolution. However, 21st century learners will work in a world that requires global cooperation in collaborative work settings, and how else will they learn to recognize the complexity of every situation and community? I recommend this text for school administrators, counselors, and those seeking to help build relationships that are peaceful and just, and which restore humanity and honor to all.” Jay Fiene, Dean College of Education, California State University San Bernardino Contents: Preface 1. Understanding Conflict in schools 2. A Narrative Perspective 3. Counseling 4. Mediation 5. Peer Mediation 6. Restorative Conferencing 7. Restorative Practices 8. Circle Conversations 9. Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams 10. Guidance Lessons 11. “Facing Up to Violence” groups 12. Putting It All Together References Index About the Authors: John Winslade is an Associate Professor at California State University San Bernardino. He also teaches a mediation course at Cal State Dominguez Hills University and at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Until 2003, he was Director of Counselor Education at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. He still returns regularly to New Zealand to work part-time at Waikato University, including a Masters course on mediation in the School of Education. He is a member of the editorial board of the Conflict Resolution Quarterly journal. John has authored four important books in the narrative field. Two of his texts has been written with Gerald Monk, including Narrative mediation: A new approach in conflict resolution (2000, Jossey Bass). Along with Lorraine Hedtke, he is the Co-author of Re-membering Lives: Conversations with the dying and the bereaved (2004, Baywood). He has taught workshops in the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK and Denmark. --- from http://www.taosinstitute.net/john-winslade-phd Michael Williams is the Head of Student Support and Counselling at Edgewater College in New Zealand. He has a Master's in Education degree with honours from the University of Waikato. Mike has used the Undercover Team Approach successfully in over 40 events of bullying and has gathered research data on their effectiveness spanning 7 years. He has recently co-authored a book entitled: "Safe and Peaceful Schools: addressing conflict and eliminating violence" with Dr John Winslade from the California State University, San Bernadino, that is due for publication through Corwin Press. Together with Dr John Winslade, he has continued to write and publish his work. He has spoken at conferences throughout New Zealand and his work has been featured in national and International journals. In 2011 Mike was given a Vocational Award from the Pakuranga Rotary Club together with awards from the PPTA and NZAC - and he attended the 14th International Institute of Restorative Practises annual conference in Nova Scotia, Canada where he presented his work on bullying. --- from http://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/author_details.php?authorid=9369 |