Peace Maker - Advanced
Outreach
North American Division
Skill Level 2
Year of Introduction: 2009

Instructor Required

1. Complete the Peace Maker honor

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Instructions and tips for earning the Peace Maker honor can be found in the Outreach chapter.


2. Define mediation and arbitration and discuss the similarities and differences between them.

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The main difference between mediation and arbitration is that in arbitration, the decision made by the arbitrator is final and must be followed by the involved parties. On the other hand, the decision made by a mediator is not final and doesn't have to be followed by the disputing parties.

3. Identify and demonstrate the role and responsibilities of an effective mediator and arbitrator.

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4. Discuss the difference between litigation (an adversarial relationship) and Christian conciliation.

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5. Identify what types of conflicts should be

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a) Mediated

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b) Arbitrated

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c) Litigated

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d) Negotiated

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6. Participate in mediating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.

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7. Participate in arbitrating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.

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References

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