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Theory Into Practice 43.1 (2004) 87-89



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Davidson and Wood, A Conflict Resolution Model (pp. 6-13)

1. Hollier, F., Murray, K., & Cornelius, H. (1993). Conflict resolution trainers' manual, 12 skills. Chats-wood, NSW: The Conflict Resolution Network.

This extensive manual contains core material, activities, and handouts for 12 skills in conflict resolution: the win-win approach, creative response, empathy, appropriate assertiveness, co-operative power, managing emotions, willingness to resolve, mapping the conflict, designing options, negotiation, mediation, and broadening perspectives.

2. Psychologists for the Promotion of World Peace web site http://www.psychsociety.com.au/units/interest_groups/peace

Psychologists for the Promotion of World Peace is an interest group of the Australian Psychological Society. Listed under "Publications" is a series of posters relevant to conflict resolution, specifically "Wise ways to Win," "Why Wise Ways to Win Work," "Handling Anger Wisely," and "Bullying: Spotting it, Stopping it."

3. Gordon Training International web site
http://www.gordontraining.com

This site provides information on courses originating from the work of Thomas Gordon, specifically PET, Teacher Effectiveness Training, and Leader Effectiveness Training.

Coleman and Fisher-Yoshida, Conflict Resolution at Multiple Levels Across the Lifespan: The Work of the ICCCR (pp. 31-38)

1. Coleman, P.T., & Deutsch, M. (2001). Introducing cooperation and conflict resolution into schools: A systems approach. In D.J. Christie, R.V. Wagner, & D. DuNann Winter (Eds.), Peace, Conflict and Violence: Peace Psychology for the 21st Century. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

This chapter elaborates on the systemic approach to working with conflict in schools, using case studies to illustrate interventions at the disciplinary, curricular, pedagogical, cultural, and community levels.

2. Coleman, P.T., & Lim, Y.Y.J. (2001). A systematic approach to evaluating the effects of collaborative negotiation training on individuals and groups. Negotiation Journal, 17 (4), 329-358.

This article outlines a comprehensive approach to measuring the effects of conflict resolution training in schools. It also describes the development of a multi-rater feedback instrument that is used for professional development and program evaluation regarding conflict resolution.

3. Deutsch, M., & Coleman, P.T. (2000) The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Many practitioners of conflict resolution dismiss the contributions of theorists and researchers, particularly when the research challenges their own opinions or methods. At the same time, scholars often fail to utilize the expertise of highly skilled practitioners in their development of theory, and research designs often fail to take into account what practitioners and policy makers want or need to know. This handbook addresses this gap between theory and practice. Many of the chapters of the book are organized by first presenting the theoretical ideas in the substantive areas being discussed, then drawing out the implications of these ideas for understanding conflict, and concluding with the development of these ideas for educating or training people to manage their conflicts more constructively.

Astor, Benbenishty, and Meyer, Monitoring and Mapping Student Victimization in Schools (pp. 39-49)

1. Colorado Center for the Prevention of Violence web site http://www.Colorado.EDU/cspv [End Page 87]

This web site features extensive violence prevention information produced by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV). CSPV has a threefold mission: (a) collecting research literature and resources on the causes and prevention of violence, (b) offering technical assistance for the evaluation and development of violence prevention programs, and (c) maintaining a basic research component on the causes of violence and the effectiveness of prevention/ intervention programs.

2. National School Safety Center web site http://www.NSSC1.org/

This web site is devoted to providing information the helps combat school safety problems. Provided are books, resource papers, films, and workshops on school safety-related topics.

3. National Resource Center for Safe Schools web site http://www.safetyzone.org

This website provides information for schools, communities, and state and local education agencies who hope to create safe learning environments and prevent school violence.

4. Lucky Duck Publishing web site http://www.luckyduck.co.uk

This website features videos, books, and training materials published by Lucky Duck Publishing...

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