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Book SynopsisViolence in schools, random shootings, acts of intimidation, and senseless hate crimes are behaviour with serious and sometimes deadly consequences. This work provides alternatives and options to aid students and professionals to deal with conflicts, difference, and diversity in schools peacefully.
Trade ReviewMelinda Lincoln is an expert in the fields of communication and mediation; she has combined theories from both fields in an intelligent, clear and concise manner...this book would be useful for individuals who are thinking about implementing a peer mediation program or who are considering alternate methods of conflict resolution. * Education Review *
Table of Contents1 Universal Declaration of Communication Principles 1999-2002 2 Introduction 3 Conflict Resolution Communication Patterns 4 Conflict Resolution Communication: A Solution for Peace 5 Conflict Resolution Communication Strategies 6 Narrative Conflict Resolution Communication 7 Negotiation: The Opposing Sides of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication 8 The Brutality of Bullying 9 Conflict Resolution Communication Techniques for Teachers and Administrators 10 Conflict Resolution Communication for Parents 11 Conflict Resolution Communication for Students 12 Changing Behavior Patterns: The End is Only the Beginning 13 Epilogue: Sightings for the Future 14 Afterword: Motivations to Promote Conflict Resolution Communication by Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, University of Oxford, England