How are Peer Mediators selected and trained?
Selection is done differently for each school. Some may have selection by peers, others offer it as a class for whoever would like to participate, and some may require teacher recommendations and interviews. Training is also different from school to school. Some use their class time for training, some use meetings after school, and others devote a couple days for intensive training. Many schools also send participants to the Annual Northern Virginia Regional Student Mediation Conference held at George Mason University to enhance their skills. Please contact your school for further information on the specifics of its program and how you and/or your child can get involved.
