Annotated Peace Resource List

A perfect companion for Tolerance.org's online Civil Rights Memorial,"America's Civil Rights Movement" tells the story of the struggle to end official apartheid in the U.S. The kit includes the video "A Time for Justice", the text "Free at Last", and a teacher’s guide for middle and upper grades.

Curriculum Kits available free at: www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/res/index.jsp

Teens learn specific techniques for handling their anger. Program illustrates typical situations that trigger anger, helps teens learn to identify their anger style, and offers practical strategies for controlling their behavior when angry.
www.sunburst.com

ACR,1527 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-667-9700; fax 202-265-1968; acr@acresolution.org; www.acresolution.org

ACR was formed in 2001 by the merger of the Academy of Family Mediators AFM), the Conflict Resolution Education Network (CREnet), and the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR).

Six sessions about different aspects of the peacemaking life. Each includes a biblical dialogue, stories about peacemakers, biblical dramas, issues for discussion, and ideas for parents.

This 5-session Bible study examines racism and challenges students to work at changing systems that oppress people of color. Discussions and activities will help youth identify prejudice, consider how and why privileges are given to white people, and work at dismantling systems that discriminate.

3130 - 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 920-3820; cmbrds@conflictnet.org ; www.communityboards.org
Community Boards has provided peer mediation program development and training at more than 3,000 schools across the country. They sell curricula for K-12 and offer peer mediation training and resources, as well as research on their programs.

A conflict resolution and peer mediation curriculum for grades 3-5, middle school and high school. For more information, go to the "Training Publications" tab at www.communityboards.org

Illustrates the nature of conflict and helps teens understand the feelings and needs that underlie it. Students evaluate their own and other’s conflict styles and learn how to express their feelings and protect their interests without being passive or aggressive. The reenactment of a mediation session shows students how to deal with conflict effectively and nonviolently.
Contains 5 student videos, pamphlets, staff development video (Conflict Resolution for Grades 5-12), 160-page teacher's guide, 16 info sheets, 40 activity sheets, 16 activity cards, 24 role-play cards, 45 image cards, 4 posters, and carrying case.
www.sunburst.com

Touches on pre-Colonial issues, Puritan beliefs, the Civil War, Cuban Missile Crisis and modern peacemakers. Topics include immigration, national expansion, music, war, diplomacy, and democracy, as well as community building, perception, anger management, body language, I-statements, and social action. Lessons include activities, discussion questions, tips for transferring the lesson into other activities, and skills practice for students to try out their skills.

Teaches adolescents how to resolve their own conflicts, and how to apply what they learn to larger conflicts in the community, country, and world. Topics include power, injustice, prejudice, violence.

This "train-the-trainer" manual contains all the administrative components needed to develop, implement and maintain CR/PM programs, including building administrative and faculty support. In addition to comprehensive guidelines for policy and administrative decision making, it includes lesson plans for: (1) 12 hours of staff orientation in teaching the TRIBE Conflict Curriculum for Middle School and TRIBE Conflict Curriculum for High School; (2) 12 hours of peer mediator training, and (3) continuing-ed training for mediators.

This resource developed by Project Adventure provides over 100 adventure activities adapted to work with issues of diversity. Helps develop a safe environment where youth will feel respected, valued, and listened to.

Lesson outline and learning activities for six age groups (preschool through adult), plus outline and activities for a day-long intergenerational workshop. Includes photos.

23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (800) 370-2515; educators@esrnational.org; www.esrnational.org
Began working with New York City schools in 1985, ESR helps educators create safe, caring, respectful, and productive learning environments. They also help educators work with young people to develop social skills, emotional competencies, and qualities of character they need to succeed in school and become contributing members of their communities. Offers on-site training and a peer mediation component.

Examines the nonviolent philosophy of Dr. King and explores such topics as prejudice, racism, religious intolerance, and war. Lessons challenge students to evaluate their beliefs and behaviors while learning about the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Book and video.

A hands-on tool to help youth think biblically about the violence that dominates 80 percent of computer and video games. Three possible formats: one-day workshop, a two-session series, or a one-session workshop. Helps youth carefully consider the harmful effects of violent computer games.

Kids Working It Out offers a guide to the most current and effective school-based conflict resolution programs and shows how these programs can make a positive difference in our schools. Students and teachers share their stories of how Conflict Resolution Education, has shaped their experiences. The book covers curriculum integration, peer mediation, restorative justice, and others— and shows what it takes to implement an effective program in any school, and any community.

Appendices that include books, references, organizations, and programs are available online through the ACR site:
www.acresolution.org/research.nsf/key/CRE-kidsworking-appendices

Vacation Bible School curriculum uses New Testament stories to teach children how Jesus handles conflict. Modern skits wrap around the daily Bible story. Children are given choices, offering experience in making good choices toward conflict resolution.

This 5-session Bible study encourages youth to live nonviolently. Through storytelling, activities, and scriptural reflection, students discover there are many ways, outside of violence, to deal with anger. They will become familiar with nonviolent responses, discover the importance of honesty in times of conflict, and form a new perspective on their relationship with "the enemy."

4208 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. (919) 783-8483; Fax: (919) 783-8478; mnnc@mnnc.org; mnnc.org .
The mission of the Mediation Network of North Carolina includes promoting education, training, and research on mediation issues.