Online Peer Mediation Platform

08/24/2026

The Center for Community Mediation & Facilitation

Dialogue Facilitator Training

📅 9/12 @ 9:00 AM

Registration: https://centercmf.org/calendar/dialogue-facilitator-training-open-to-public-9gy75-4ydbx-yxne2?blm_aid=136280

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08/10/2026

October 5th is World 🌎 Bullying Prevention Day.

World Day of Bullying Prevention® is October 5, 2026. Start planning now to turn your school blue.

Registering early gives your school time to:
💙 Encourage students and staff to wear a blue shirt
💙 Involve teachers, counselors, students, and families
💙 Add announcements, classroom conversations, and student-led activities
💙 Build excitement across campus

Wearing blue is the heart of World Day of Bullying Prevention. It creates a visible show of support for students who have been bullied, excluded, or made to feel alone.

To make planning easier, we have prepared activity ideas, sample scripts, discussion prompts, and tools to help your school bring the day to life.

Register your school today:
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/participate-in-world-day-bullying-prevention

08/06/2026

Interested in bringing restorative practices into your workplace, school, or organization?

DRCWM is offering restorative practices training focused on effective communication, relationship-building, and peaceful conflict resolution in September!

Whether you work in education, nonprofits, healthcare, or leadership roles, restorative practices can strengthen community and workplace culture.

Register today: https://givebutter.com/sept-2026-restorative-practices-training

08/04/2026

Back-to-school conversations are not just about schedules, supplies, and routines anymore. They also need to include AI. Students now have access to tools that can create fake images, videos, and voice recordings that look or sound real. When those tools are used to embarrass, impersonate, threaten, or sexualize someone, it becomes a serious form of cyberbullying.

Before the school year gets busy, talk to kids and teens about:

✔️ Why using someone’s face, body, voice, or image without permission can be harmful
✔️ Why creating a fake image “as a joke” can still be bullying
✔️ Why forwarding harmful content can make the situation worse
✔️ Who they can go to if they see or receive a deepfake
✔️ How to be an Upstander instead of helping harmful content spread

AI deepfake bullying in schools is a growing concern, but prevention starts with clear, honest conversations.

Read more:
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/blog/ai-deepfake-bullying-in-schools

08/04/2026

The countdown has begun! Registration is now open for the 4th Annual JAMS/APPP/OPMP International Online Peer Mediation Tournament, and we invite your school or organization to join peer mediators from around the world for an unforgettable experience in leadership, communication, and conflict resolution.

Since its launch, the International Online Peer Mediation Tournament has brought together outstanding student mediators from elementary, middle, high schools, and youth organizations across the globe to showcase their skills in a friendly international competition. More than a tournament, this event celebrates empathy, teamwork, and the power of young people to peacefully resolve conflict.

Why Participate?
Your students will:
Compete with peer mediation teams from around the world.
Strengthen communication, active listening, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Receive professional feedback from experienced mediation judges.
Earn international recognition for excellence in peer mediation.
Compete for championship awards, certificates, and bragging rights!
Tournament Highlights
Three-round, basketball-style elimination tournament
Teams submit recorded mediations from their own school or approved location.
Professional judges evaluate each mediation using a standardized scoring rubric.
Schools receive coaching opportunities and constructive feedback throughout the tournament.
Elementary, middle, and high school divisions compete with peers at the same grade level.

Who Can Participate?
Schools, districts, youth organizations, and community mediation programs with student peer mediators are encouraged to register.

Each team consists of:
2 Student Mediators
2 Student Disputants
There is no limit to the number of teams your school or organization may enter.

Tournament Schedule
Tournament Season: October 30 – February 28

Three exciting rounds culminate with international champions announced in March.

Registration
The registration fee is $40 per team and includes tournament participation, judging, feedback, and eligibility for awards (a limited number of scholarships are available for teams). Attached is a link for registration for the tournament.

Tournament Registration - Registration ends October 29th.
https://forms.gle/Y9MbL7YJJZaBEjF3A

Whether your students are seasoned peer mediators or participating in their first international event, this tournament offers an engaging opportunity to build confidence, sharpen mediation skills, and connect with students committed to creating more peaceful schools.

We hope you'll join us for another incredible year of collaboration, learning, and friendly competition!

We look forward to welcoming your team to the 4th Annual JAMS/APPP/OPMP International Online Peer Mediation Tournament! If you have questions, please reach out to us for more information.

08/03/2026

Friendship often starts with something small: a smile, an invitation to sit together, or a simple 'hello'.

This National Friendship Day, celebrate the simple moments of kindness and connection that help make our communities welcoming for everyone.

08/02/2026

Are you ready to spread kindness and make new connections?

Then save the date for week September 21 - 25!

This national call to action empowers schools and youth organizations to create a welcoming environment for all students. Together, we can build a culture of kindness and belonging.

Sign up your school or organization today: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/what-we-do/programs/school-climate-safety/start-with-hello/week/

08/02/2026

We all have the power to make someone’s day a little brighter. A thoughtful message, a helping hand or a moment of real listening make a bigger difference than we realise. And caring for others does us good too 💞

https://actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-august

08/02/2026

We just wanted to remind you of our upcoming trainings: we hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Friendship does not always begin with a big moment.

Sometimes it begins when someone notices who is sitting alone.
When someone makes room at the table.
When someone says, “Come with us.”
When someone chooses not to laugh along.
When someone sends the text.
When someone makes sure no one is left out on purpose.

Inclusion is one of the simplest ways to show kindness.

And for someone who feels ignored, targeted, or alone, it can mean everything.

Today, look around.

Who could use an invitation?
Who could use a check-in?
Who could use a reminder that they belong?

Small choices can change how someone experiences the day. 💙