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Goal:Understand Algebra Step 1:Have a good attitude Step 2: Have a good focus Step 3: Ask questions There are 4 girls involved in bullying and writing lies on Facebook about a Freshman at girl at Minarets. She is thinking about quitting school and going to home school. The rumors have spread throughout the campus. How would you handle this situation?

The mediation process is very helpful in solving problems, preventing them from escalating. The mediators talk to the students and do their best to solve the problem peacefully. They start with introductions as an ice breaker to disrupt any tension that might be building. The mediators are willing to solve the problem, and are entirely truthful to both parties involved. They allow each side to explain themselves without interruption from the other side. They're respectful to everyone in the process so no one feel ignored. Lastly, mediators write up a contract for both parties to fill out and sign with compromises that make everyone comfortable.

I would meet with the freshmen girl first and learn how she feels and what she has seen and heard. I would try to help her gain confidence and strength, teaching her to stand up for herself. I would then proceed to meet with each girl involved in the bullying. The situation is likely that they don't know how much it is affecting the freshmen. I would have a partner with me and we would meet with all the girls, including the freshmen. They would all explain their stories again and be allowed to finish with no interruption. I would talk to the girls who are bullying and explain to them the damage that they are inflicting. I would then have them all agree on a contract with certain promises written down. They would all sign and hopefully the problem would be solved. I would let them know that it will be kept on file should any conflict rise again.



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