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Empowering Youth: Conflict Resolution Program by WDRC

Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center's Youth Program offers conflict resolution training for school-aged youth, teaching effective communication, emotional management, and violence prevention. Through workshops with schools, juvenile justice, and community groups, youth learn to identify root causes of conflict and use strategies for peaceful solutions. Testimonials show impact on participants' problem-solving skills and relationships. WDRC also provides mediation services for teens and parents, fostering understanding and communication. Your contributions ensure these vital services continue for Whatcom County youth.

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Empowering Youth: Conflict Resolution Program by WDRC

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  1. Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Youth Program

  2. “I got into a conflict right before this class, and I could have handled it violently… but then I remembered I had this class.” – Youth Program participant

  3. Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center offers effective conflict resolution training for school aged youth

  4. The Youth Program provides workshops in partnership with K-12 schools, the juvenile justice system, and community organizations

  5. Youth learn to identify the root of conflict, recognize personal triggers, and manage emotions involved in conflict

  6. Youth also learn effective communication skills and strategies to prevent violence

  7. In 2012 WDRC partnered with 15 local schools and community organizations to bring conflict resolution workshops to students throughout Whatcom County

  8. 88% of participants reported learning new ways to solve their problems without hurting or scaring others

  9. 87% of participants had a better understanding of how human needs related to conflict

  10. Responses from students -5thgrader after classroom presentation -Youth Program participant -Youth Program participant “It helped me learn good ways to deal with conflict and that some people have the same triggers as me.” “I’ve used the ‘I statement’ with my mom and dad to negotiate.” “I used active listening and cool downs and it has strengthened my relationships.”

  11. In 2012 we served over 950 students through our workshopsand presentations

  12. 83% of teachers and counselors said the program was “important to very important to their students”

  13. Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center also offers effective conflict mediation services for teens and their parents

  14. Parent-teen mediation promotes a fuller understanding of the conflict and empowers participants to communicate, solve problems, and reach solutions that will work for their unique situation

  15. -Teen mediation client “Mediation is a great and powerful meeting.” “It helped to clarify the really important issues to me.” -Parent mediation client

  16. In showing that conflict is normal and that resolution is attainable, the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center serves as a vital resource to youth and the community

  17. Contributions ensure that these services continue to be available to youth in Whatcom County

  18. How to contribute Contact us: 13 Prospect Street, Suite 201 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-0122 www.whatcomdrc.org youth@whatcomdrc.org

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