Youth for Peace Conference

The Community Mediation Center recently held its 2nd annual Youth for Peace Conference. We played a lot and worked hard...one of the topics we concentrated on was the importance of applying mediation skills to our everyday lives, not just the mediation room. We know how to paraphrase, identify interests, brainstorm creative solutions...but do we when it comes to our own issues? The kids attending the conference concluded that it is possible to live by our mediation priciples, but it takes a little practice and a lot of courage. We made a promise to try at least ONCE to apply mediation skills in our personal lives. I hope you join us!

Andrea Palmisano
Youth Coordinator