Developing the @MINDSET Conflict Prevention Programme Dr Bobbie Fletcher Janet Hetherington Dr Barbara Emadi-Coffin Staffordshire University UK

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

The content of the Program should promote personal and social competencies and be designed by the Staff. This develops the Staff and insures the program is implemented in the way it was intended Competencies And Staff Development

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme Interactive Techniques such as group work , cooperative learning, discussions, role playing or behaviours rehearsal Interactive

Developmentally tailored programs are important 7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme Developmentally tailored programs are important Tailored

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme A comprehensive, multifaceted approach which includes families and the community Community

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme Ethnic identity/ culturally sensitive material should be matched with the characteristics of the group Inclusive

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme The Program should begin at Primary School level and continue throughout the duration of schooling Continuous

7 Key Components to an Effective Conflict Prevention Programme Activities designed to promote a positive school culture and foster norms against violence, aggression and bullying Peaceful Norms and Positivity

@MINDSET Conflict Prevention Programme Community Peaceful Norms and Positivity Interactive Tailored Inclusive Competencies And Staff Development Continuous

Competencies And Staff Development Staff work in teams to create activities which promote student personal and social competencies in their school and wider community Personal and social competencies are: Understanding of the negative consequences of conflict for the perpetrator, victim, victim’s family and friends Anger Management and self control Social Perspective, seeing things from the perspective of others Decision Making and Problem solving Resisting peer pressure whilst maintaining friendships Active listening and effective communication Have courtesy, compassion, caring and respect for others.

Staff Designed Activities

Competencies And Staff Development

Competencies And Staff Development

Thank you Peaceful Norms and Positivity Any Questions?