PINS & PINS Diversion Mediation
In Schools
Peer mediation, restorative circles and conflict coaching.
Peer Mediation
Problem solving by youth with youth. A process in which two or more students involved in a conflict meet in a private, safe and confidential setting to work out problems with a the assistance of a trained student mediator. A trained school staff person conducts intake and supervises the group of Peer Mediators. Common Ground’s Youth Program Manager would be available to check in, answer questions, and attend to any needs the Peer Mediators may hav
Attendance Mediation
Responding to the challenges of truancy by bringing together parents and teachers to identify underlying issues and develop a collaborative plan to address these issues. The goal is to improve attendance by building communication between the family and school. Mediation is facilitated by a professionally trained adult volunteer mediator.
Studies: Improved attendance rates; improved school climate; increased graduation rates.
Pre-Pins Diversion
Data: When applied in cooperation with probation and other services, studies show an increase across 10 variables of family functioning.
Data: Studies reported mediated cases were 5 times less likely to result in judicial action; and 10 times less likely to result in supervised probation
Parent/Child Mediation
Mediation is a process that will help you and your child talk to each other.
A mediator is a neutral person who does not take sides or make decisions for you.
- -Communicate effectively and meaningfully.
- -Learn to listen to each other.
- -Learn how to solve conflict together as a family.
- -Avoid out of home placement of the child.
- -Address the “bigger” picture, not just the presenting problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parent-Child / Pre-PINS Mediation can address many family issues, including:
- -Curfew.
- -Peer Relationships.
- -Discipline.
- -Girlfriend/Boyfriend Difficulties.
- -Household Responsibilities.
- -Anti-Social Behavior.
- -School Problems.
- -Step-Child/Step-Parent problems.
- -Single-Parent concerns.
Parents and children between 9 and 18 years of age are eligible for Parent-Child Mediation.
Research shows that mediation:
- -Addresses the true nature of the problem, not just troubling behavior.
- -Keeps you focused by working on one problem at a time.
- -Encourages you to support each other.
- -Motivates families to share in the problem and its solution.
- -Teaches parents and children how to become partners in problem solving.
Parent/Child Mediation can help you:
- -Communicate effectively and meaningfully.
- -Learn to listen to each other.
- -Learn how to solve conflict together as a family.
- -Avoid out of home placement of the child.
- -Address the “bigger” picture, not just the presenting problem.
Mediated solutions are also often more effective than those reached in court as the biggest motivator is keeping the family unit together.
- -The deep bond between families motivates you to try to solve the problem.
- -Families are often the best candidates for mediation because of this strong bond.
Get Started Now
You can get started with us now by contacting us directly through the booking request form or by telephone or email.
Tel: (518) 943-0523
info@commongroundinc.org
