GENERAL CRE RESOURCES
PerspectivesFist, Stick, Knife, GunGeoffrey Canada
Paperback
Adults working in violence prevention
Beacon Press, 1995
Toward a Common Destiny: Improving Race and Ethnic Relations in AmericaWillis D. Hawley and Anthony W. Jackson, editors
Hardback
Researchers and educators
Jossey-Bass, 1995
Tel. (415) 433-1740
Waging Peace in our SchoolsLinda Lantieri and Janet Patti
Hardcover
Teachers, school administrators, parents
Beacon Press, 1996
Tel. (617) 742-2110
Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the CafeteriaBeverly Daniel Tatum
Hardcover
Educators and parents
Basic Books (Perseus Books Group), 1997
Tel. (800) 386-5656
Research and Evaluation
Conflict and Culture: A Literature Review and Bibliography
Michelle LeBaron Duryea
Paperback
Cross-cultural workers, researchers, practitioners
Uvic Institute for Conflict Resolution, 1992
Tel. (250) 721-8314
Does It Work? The Case for Conflict Resolution Education in Our Nation's SchoolsTricia S. Jones, Ph.D. and Daniel Kmitta, Ed.D., editors
paperback
Practitioners, Educators, Researchers, Policymakers
CREnet (now ACR), 2000
School Mediation Evaluation ReportDr. Susan Lee Carter
Spiral bound paperback
School mediation program evaluators
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 1995
Tel. (800) 249-6884
Parenting
Handouts for ParentsColorado School Mediation Project
Spiral bound paperback
Parents of students in conflict resolution programs
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Implementing a Peer Mediation Program
Recommended Standards for School-Based Peer Mediation Programs CREnet Standards Committee
Booklet
Practitioners, Trainers, Teachers, Peer Mediation program staff
NIDR/CREnet, 1996 (now ACR)
Starting a Conflict Manager ProgramCommunity Boards Program
Paperback
Conflict manager program coordinators
Community Boards, 1992
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Students Resolving Conflict: Peer Mediation in SchoolsRichard Cohen
Paperback
Peer mediation coordinators for grades 6-12
Good Year Books, 1995 (available from School Mediation Associates)
Tools for Living: Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training Manual and CurriculumFaye Wampler, Robert Garrity, Barbara Kanagy, Susan Hess, and Carol Emerson
Three-ring binder
Trainers of student mediators, teachers
FSR Associates and Educational Mediation Services, 1996
Tel. (540) 574-4301
Staff Development
Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom, Fourth Edition
David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson, and Edythe Johnson Holubec
Paperback and video
Grades K-8
Interaction Books, 1993
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Conflict Resolution in the Schools: A Manual for Educators Kathryn Girard and Susan J. Koch
Jossey-Bass, 1996. Sponsored by NIDR.
Girard and Koch provide a comprehensive strategy for the development and implementation of conflict resolution programs. The text serves as a training tool in the areas of conflict resolution concepts, skills, processes and applications.
Fostering PeaceIowa Peace Institute
Paperback
K-12 conflict resolution educators
Iowa Peace Institute, 1994
Tel. (641) 236-4880
Handbook of Conflict Resolution EducationRichard Bodine and Donna Crawford
Paperback
Teachers and administrators
Jossey Bass, 1998
Tel. (415) 433-1740
Study Circle Articles and Discussion Guide for Use with Conflict Resolution Education ProgramsColorado School Mediation Program
Spiral bound paperback
School or youth agency staff
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Teaching Conflict ResolutionCreating the Peaceable School: A Comprehensive Program for Teaching Conflict Resolution
Richard J. Bodine, Donna K. Crawford and Fred Schrumpf
Paperback teacher's manual, student manual, program guides and video
Grades 3-12
Research Press, 1994
Tel. (800) 519-2707
Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the ClassroomDavid W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1992
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Days of RespectRalph Cantor, Paul Kivel and Allen Creighton
Booklet
Educators, parents, students, community leaders
Hunter House, 1997
Tel. (800) 266-5592
Teaching Students to be PeacemakersDavid W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Book Company, 1992
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Teaching Aids
Children's Songs for a Friendly PlanetEvelyn Weiss, Ed., Priscilla Prutzman and Nancy Silber
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Children's Creative Response to Conflict (CCRC), 1986
Tel. (845) 353-1796
PRESCHOOL - GRADE 3
Teaching Conflict ResolutionAnti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young ChildrenLouise Derman-Sparks and the ABC Task Force
Paperback
Teachers and care-givers of children ages 2-5
National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1989
Tel. (202) 232-8777
Conflict Resolution for Kindergarten through Grade 3
Mediation Network of North Carolina
Spiral bound paperback
Grades K-3
Mediation Network of North Carolina, 1995
Tel. (919) 929-6333
Detective Makepeace and the Peace Sleuths
Fran Schmidt
Paperback (teachers guide and poster)
Students grades 3-4
Peace Education International, 1997
Tel. (305) 673-8299
Gopher Peace and the Peace Rangers
Fran Schmidt
Teachers guide, two story books, activity book, poster
Students grades 1-2
Peace Education International, 1977
(305) 673-8299
I Can Problem Solve
Myrna B. Shure
Paperback
Adults working with preschool children
Research Press, 1992
Tel. (800) 519-2707
Peacemaker's A,B,C's for Young Children
Growing Communities for Peace
Paperback teacher's guide, audio cassette, poster, puppet
Teachers, families, child-care providers for K-3
Growing Communities for Peace, 1994
Tel. (800) 211-3971
Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids, Pre-K - 2
Fran Schmidt and Alice Friedman
Paperback teacher's guide, puppet, audio cassette, poster
Teachers of children pre-K through grade 2
Peace Education Foundation, 1993
(800) 749-8838
Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids, Grade 1
Sandy Tavlin Rizzo, Doris Barkell, Karen Kotzen
Teacher's guide, three-ring notebook, poster, puppet, audio cassette
Students grade 1; appropriate for children pre-K through grade 2
Peace Education Foundation, 1996
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids, Grade 2
Fran Schmidt, Alice Friedman, Elyse Brunt, and Teresa Solotoff
Teacher's guide and poster, puppet, audio cassette
Students grade 2; appropriate for children pre-K through grade 2
Peace Education Foundation, 1996
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Peace Scholars: Learning Through Literature
Diane Carlebach
Teacher's guide, three-ring binder, poster
Students grade 3
Peace Education Foundation, 1996
Tel. (800)749-8838
Productive Conflict Resolution, Grades K-2
Colorado School Mediation Project
Three-ring binder
Students grade K-2
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Resolving Conflict: Activities for Grades K-3
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades K-3
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 1995
Tel. (800) 249-6884
Teaching Conflict Resolution Through Children's Literature
William J. Kreidler
Paperback
Grades K-2
Scholastic Professional Books, 1995
Order through Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR)
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Teaching Young Children in Violent Times: Building a Peaceable Classroom
Diane E. Levin, Ph.D.
Paperback
Grades pre-K through 3
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR), 1994
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Teaching Aids
Linking Up! Building a Peaceable Classroom Through Music and Movement
Sarah Pirtle
CD and Teacher's guide
Preschool through grade 3 students
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR), 1997
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Student Workshop: Working it Out Grades K-2
Sunburst Communications
21-minute video and teacher's guide
Students grade K-2
Sunburst Communications, 1997
Tel. (800) 338-3457 ext. 2202
GRADES K-6
Implementing a Peer Mediation ProgramCCRC Friendly Classroom Mediation ManualJudith Johnson and Priscilla Prutzman
Classroom mediation manual, resource guide, spiral bound paperback
Elementary peer mediator trainers
CCRC, 1997
Tel. (845) 353-1796
Conflict Managers Training Manual for Grades 3-6
Community Boards
Spiral bound paperback
Grades 3-6
Community Boards, 1995
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Peer Mediation: Finding a Way to Care
Judith M. Ferrara
Paperback
Peer Mediation Coordinators
Stenhouse Publishers, 1996
Student Mediation in Elementary Grades: Training and Implementation Guide
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades K-5
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 1994
Tel. (800) 249-6884
Staff Development
Staff Development: Conflict Resolution Elementary Grades
Sunburst Communication
25-minute video and 72-page leader's guide in 3-ring binder
Elementary administrators, educators, staff developers
Sunburst Communications, 1995
Tel. (800) 338-3457 ext. 2202
Teaching Conflict Resolution
School-Age Adventures in Peacemaking: A Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Curriculum
William Kreidler and Lisa Furlong
Paperback
School-age child care providers
ESR, 1995
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Classroom Conflict Resolution Training for Grades 3-6
Community Boards Program
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades 3-6
Community Boards, 1995
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Conflict Resolution: An Elementary School Curriculum
Gail Sadalla, Meg Holmberg and Jim Halligan
Three ring binder
Grades K-7
Community Boards, 1990
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Creative Conflict Resolution: More than 200 Activities for Keeping Peace in the Classroom
William J. Kreidler
Paperback
Grades K-6
Good Year Books, 1994 (Order through ESR)
Tel. (800) 552-2259
Creative Conflict Solving for Kids, Grade 4
Fran Schmidt and Alice Friedman
Teacher guide, paperback, poster
Grades 3-4
Peace Education Foundation, 1991
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Creative Conflict Resolution for Kids, Grade 5, Second Edition
Fran Schmidt and Alice Friedman
Teacher guide, paperback, poster
Grade 5
Peace Education Foundation, 1985
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the Classroom
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adults
Interaction Books, 1992
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Discovery Time for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution
Sarah Pirtle
Paperback
Teachers, guidance counselors for grades K-6
CCRC, 1998
Tel. (845) 353-1796
Elementary Perspectives 1: Teaching Concepts of Peace and Conflict
William J. Kreidler
Paperback
Grades K-6 educators
ESR, 1990
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Everyone Wins! Cooperative Games and Activities
Sambhava and Hosette Luvmour
Paperback
Grades Pre-K-4
New Society Publishers, 1990
Tel. (800) 283-3572
Web: www.newsociety.com
The Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet
Priscilla Prutzman, Lee Stern, M. Leonard Burger, and Gretchen Bodenhamer
Paperback
Grades Pre-K-6
New Society Publishers, 1988
Tel. (800) 283-3572
Helping Kids Handle Conflict: A Guide for Teaching Children
National Crime Prevention Council/ National Association of Elementary School Principals
Paperback
Teachers and other adults working with children in grades K-5
National Crime Prevention Council/National Association for Elementary School Principals, 1995
Tel. (202) 466-6272/(800) 38-NAESP
I Can Problem Solve
Myrna B. Shure
Paperback
Adults working with early elementary school children
Research Press, 1992
Tel. (800) 519-2707
Kids Peace Action Network and the Peace Reporters
Fran Schmidt, Joey Martinez (illustrator)
Paperback, teachers guide and poster
Grades 5-6
Peace Education International, 1997
Tel. (305) 673-8299
Lessons in Conflict Resolution: Activities for Grades 4-6
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution
Spiral bound paperback
Grades 4-6
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 1996
Tel. (800) 249-6884
Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity, second edition
Nancy Schniedewind and Ellen Davidson
Paperback
Elementary and middle school children
Allyn and Bacon, 1998
Productive Conflict Resolution, Grades 3-5
Helen K. Hedrick and the Colorado School Mediation Project
Three-ring binder
Teachers and students grades 3-5
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Teaching Students to be Peacemakers
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1991
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Teaching Aids
Dragon Soup
Arlene Williams
Hardcover
For adults to read to young children
HJ Kramer, 1996
Tel. (415) 435-5364
Student Workshop: Conflict Managers Grades 3-6
Sunburst Communications
Video and teachers guide
Students peer mediator trainees grades 3-6
Sunburst Communications, 1996
Tel. (800) 338-3457, ext. 2202
Student Workshop: Solving Conflicts Grades 2-5
Sunburst Communications
Video and teachers guide
Students grades 2-5
Sunburst Communications, 1994
Tel. (800) 338-3457, ext. 2202
Tales from the Dragon's Cave
Arlene Williams
Hardcover
For adults to read to young children
Waking Light Press, 1995
P.O. Box 1329
Sparks, NV 89432
GRADES 6-8
Implementing a Peer Mediation Program
Students Resolving Conflicts: Peer Mediation in SchoolsRichard Cohen
Paperback
PM coordinators grade 6-12
Good Year Books, 1995 (Available from School Mediation Associates)
Tel. (800) 552-2259
Training Middle School Conflict Managers
Community Boards Program
Spiral-bound paperback
Experienced mediators training middle school students
Community Boards, 1995
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Teaching Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution in the Middle School
William J. Kreidler
Paperback
Grades 6-8
ESR, 1994
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Creating Peace, Building Community, Grades 6-8
Judith Bachay
Three-ring binder
Grade 6
Peace Education Foundation, 1997
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Creating Peace, Building Community, Grade 7
Judity Bachay
Three-ring binder
Grade 7
Peace Education Foundation, 1996
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the Classroom
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1992
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Teaching Students to be Peacemakers
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback, video
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1991
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity, second edition
Nancy Schniedewind and Ellen Davidson
Paperback
Elementary and middle school students
Allyn and Bacon, 1998
TRIBE: Conflict Resolution Curriculum for Middle School
Dee Edelman, Copper Coggins, Debbie Rios and Kathryn Liss
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades 6-8
The Mediation Center, 1994
Tel. (828) 251-6089
TRIBE
Poster
Grades 6-8
The Mediation Center, 1994
Tel. (828) 251-6089
Teaching Aids
Middle School Mediation Roleplays
Colorado School Mediation Project
Spiralbound paperback
Middle school student mediators
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Student Mediator Manual for Middle and High Schools
Mediation Network of North Carolina
Spiral-bound paperback
Student mediators
Mediation Network of North Carolina, 1995
Tel. (919) 929-6333
Using Stories to Prevent Violence and Promote Cooperation
Linda Fredericks and the Colorado School Mediation Project
Spiral-bound paperback
Storytellers for young people
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1996
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Student Workshop: Conflict Resolution Skills Grades 5-9
Sunburst Communications
Video, teacher's guide
Students grades 5-9
Sunburst Communications, 1994
Tel. (800) 338-3457, ext. 2202
Student Workshop: Mediation Skills Grades 5-9
Sunburst Communications
Video, teacher's guide
Student peer mediator trainees grades 5-9
Sunburst Communications, 1996
Tel. (800) 338-3457, ext. 2202
GRADES 7-12
Implementing a Peer Mediation Program
Mediation and Conflict Resolution for Gang-Involved YouthMelinda Smith, Sara Keeney, and Jean Sidwell
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades 6-12
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution. 1992
Tel. (800) 249-6884
Mediation: Getting to Win/Win!, Grades 8-12
Fran Schmidt
Paperback, appendix, and 2 posters
Grades 8-12
Peace Education Foundation, 1994
Tel. (800) 749-8838
On-Going Training Activities for Student Mediators
Our Town Family Center
Spiral-bound paperback
Student mediators, grades 3-12
Own Town Family Center, 1990
Tel. (800) 537-8696
Peer Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Schools
Fred Schrumpf, Donna Crawford, and H. Chu Usadel
Program guide, student manual, video
Grades 6-12
Research Press, 1997
Tel. (800) 519-2707
Student Mediation in Secondary Schools: Training and Implementation Guide
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution
Spiral-bound paperback, appendix, handouts
Grades 6-12
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 1995
Tel. (800) 249-6884
We Can Work it Out: Problem Solving Through Mediation
Judith A. Zimmer with Suzin Glickman
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades 7-12
National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law (now Street Law)
Tel. (202) 293-0088
Staff Development
Playing with Fire: Creative Conflict Resolution for Young Adults
Fiona Macbeth and Nic Fine
Paperback
Teenagers
New Society Publishers, 1995
Tel. (800) 567-6772
Teaching Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution: A Secondary School Curriculum
Gail Sadalla, Manti Henriquez, Meg Holmberg, and Jim Halligan
Three ring binder
Grades 7-12
Community Boards, 1998
Tel. (415) 552-1250
Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the Classroom
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1992
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Making Choices About Conflict, Security and Peacemaking - Part 1: Personal Perspectives
Carol Miller Lieber
Paperback
Grades 9-12
ESR, 1994
Tel. (800) 370-2515
Teaching Students to be Peacemakers
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
Paperback, video
Grades K-12 and adult
Interaction Books, 1991
Tel. (612) 831-9500
Making the Peace: A 15-Session Curriculum for Young People
Paul Kivel and Allan Creighton with the Oakland Men's Project
Paperback
Facilitators of youth violence prevention programs
Hunter House, 1996
Tel. (800) 266-5592
TRIBE: Conflict Resolution Curriculum for High School
Kathyrn Liss, Dee Edelman, Blythe Tennent and Jan Bellard
Spiral-bound paperback
Grades 9-12
Mediation Network of North Carolina, 1996
Tel. (919) 929-6333
Viewpoints: A Guide to Conflict Resolution and Decision Making for Adolescents
Nancy G. Guerra, Ann Moore, and Ronald G. Slaby
Paperback teacher's guide and student manual
Facilitators of groups of adolescents
Research Press, 1990
Tel. (800) 519-2707
Win Win!, Grades 9-12
Fran Schmidt and Alice Friedman
Paperback teacher's guide and poster, student magazines, 18-minute video
Teenagers
Peace Education Foundation, 1994
Tel. (800) 749-8838
Teaching Aids
High School Mediation Role Plays
Colorado School Mediation Project
Spiral bound paperback
High school student mediators
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1997
Tel. (303) 444-7671
Names
Nancy Kaplan and Severo Perez
20-minute video and spiral bound guide
High school students and mediators
CRU Institute, 1997
Tel. (800) 922-1988
Sign of the Times
Martha M. Keys
12-minute video
High school students, adults
Something in Common, Inc., 1997
Tel. (718) 291-0391
Student Mediator Manual for Middle and High Schools
Mediation Network of North Carolina
Spiral bound paperback
Student mediators
Mediation Network of North Carolina, 1995
Tel. (919) 929-6333
Student Workshop: Resolving Conflicts Grade 9-12
Sunburst Communications
24-minute video and teacher's guide in 3-ring binder
Students grades 9-12
Sunburst Communications, 1995
Tel. (800) 338-3457, ext. 2202
Using Stories to Prevent Violence and Promote Cooperation
Linda Fredericks and the Colorado School Mediation Project
Spiral bound paperback
Storytellers for young people
Colorado School Mediation Project, 1996
Tel. (303) 444-7671
HIGHER EDUCATION
Global Directory of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs, 2000 Edition
Consortium on Peace Research, Education and Development (COPRED)
Paperback
College-bound students, guidance counselors, those considering graduate programs
COPRED(now merged with PSA to form the Peace & Justice Studies Association), 2000
Implementing a Peer Mediation Program
Mediation in the Campus Community: Designing and Managing Effective Programs
William C. Warters
Paperback
Administrators, faculty, student services professionals, student groups
Jossey Bass, 1999
Tel. (415) 433-1740
Staff Development
Conflict Resolution in the Schools: A Manual for Educators
Kathryn Girard and Susan Koch
Paperback
Teacher educators, trainers for teacher in-service events
Jossey-Bass, 1996
Tel. (415) 433-1740
Toward a Common Destiny: Improving Race and Ethnic Relations in America
Willis D. Hawley and Anthony W. Jackson, Editors
Hardback
Researchers and teachers of race relations
Jossey-Bass, 1995
(415) 433-1740
Does It Work? The Case for Conflict Resolution Education in Our Nation's Schools
Tricia S. Jones, Ph.D. and Daniel Kmitta, Ed.D, editors
paperback
Practitioners, educators, professors and students of education
CREnet, 2000 (CREnet is now ACR)
Tel. (202) 667-9700