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How Was Peer Mediation Nortwestern HS?


“Mediation has helped me not only to solve others problems, but to come up with great solutions to solve my problems” – Daeja Middleton
“This peer mediation was fun I learn how to be a peer mediator and solved problems by listening to both sides of the story it was also fun”
“I don’t think I have plenty of experience as a mediator but it’s been fun.”
“Being a peer mediator, I’ve learned how to help people to solve conflicts. What I like about peer mediation is the fact that I get to help others my age.” – Shantae Byro
“During peer mediation I’ve developed better communication skills. I’ve also learned how to be solution oriented with my own conflicts.” – Cotrice Thomas
“Being in mediation the last couple of months was cool. I enjoyed learning about mediation, making new friends. It was a fun experience meeting my teachers of peer mediation.”

Help Increase the Peace Youth Media and Arts Show

The Northwestern High School Peer Mediators organized a gift to the school and surrounding community. Complete with youth made videos from the Griot’s Eye Program and New Lens Productions , performances and presentations from the mediators themselves and those in the audience. 

Everyone learned more about peer mediation and how it can benefit the community and the mediators were very proud. 

We’re looking forward to working with Northwestern HS again next year. 

TOMORROW June 5th from 4-7 pm at Northwestern HS #art #peace #performance #film 

TOMORROW June 5th from 4-7 pm at Northwestern HS #art #peace #performance #film 

The #EddieConwayFreedomSchool Spring Series #Baltimore #Youth #Community #CheckItOut 

The #EddieConwayFreedomSchool Spring Series #Baltimore #Youth #Community #CheckItOut 

Enrollment is still open for this wonderful initiative! Youth will be encouraged to be both thinkers & doers in their community, becoming personally, socially, culturally, politically informed citizens. Sign up now! Come through Wednesday! 

Enrollment is still open for this wonderful initiative! Youth will be encouraged to be both thinkers & doers in their community, becoming personally, socially, culturally, politically informed citizens. Sign up now! Come through Wednesday! 

American Friends Service Committee + Pleasant Hope Baptist Church has joined forces to offer the Eddie Conway Freedom School. This school will be for youth 12-16 to learn and implement issues of freedom and justice in their communities. (Launching Wednesday January 25, meeting every Wednesday and Friday after school)


On Martin Luther King, Jr Day we are introducing the school to the community. Inviting youth and families to learn more, sign up as participants and volunteer. Program includes speakers, performers and food.

See you there!

American Friends Service Committee + Pleasant Hope Baptist Church has joined forces to offer the Eddie Conway Freedom School. This school will be for youth 12-16 to learn and implement issues of freedom and justice in their communities. (Launching Wednesday January 25, meeting every Wednesday and Friday after school)

On Martin Luther King, Jr Day we are introducing the school to the community. Inviting youth and families to learn more, sign up as participants and volunteer. Program includes speakers, performers and food.

See you there!

This program together with Park Heights Renaissance and HABESHA’s Griot’s Eye Program sponsored the Park Heights Youth Leadership Program this past summer. Youth workers identified issues in the community and created video projects addressing the issue. Sunday Dec 4, the finished products will be released. Come check it out, you’re sure not to be disappointed!  

This program together with Park Heights Renaissance and HABESHA’s Griot’s Eye Program sponsored the Park Heights Youth Leadership Program this past summer. Youth workers identified issues in the community and created video projects addressing the issue. Sunday Dec 4, the finished products will be released. Come check it out, you’re sure not to be disappointed!  

Characteristics of Victims of Bullying →

Very interesting findings 

Now Recruiting: Advisory Committee Members

The Baltimore Youth Empowerment through Conflict Resolution Program is recruiting Program Advisory Committee members once again.

We’re looking for anyone who cares about the youth of Baltimore City and want to do something to empower them for a better life!

Responsibilities include:

  1. Providing insight for the direction of the program
  2. Approving and developing new initiatives the program may want to take on
  3.   Helping to promote the program and help to seek new funds and partnerships
  4. Volunteering, providing assistance when necessary and available (especially for special events)
  5.   Seeking out different resources that will benefit the program 

Meetings will be every 3rd Thursday of the month starting November 17, 2011 at AFSC’s new office: 3600 Clipper Mill Road. The first meeting will act as an info session for prospective members. 

This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help increase the peace in the community! If interested please email Mia at mjones @ afsc.org.  Application is here learn more about the program here


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