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Conflict Resolution (25 found)
Dwan is teased by fellow blacks for “acting white” and wonders why people can’t be more open-minded. (full text)
Andrea tries to understand the Columbine HS killings by looking at how she and her friends were labeled as misfits by the more popular kids in school.
Sandra’s friends have lots of stereotypes about lesbians—but Sandra’s gay sister proves them wrong. (full text)
Ever since he can remember, Steven's family has dealt with their problems through conflict. As he grows up, Steven looks for healthier, more peaceful ways of resolving family problems. (full text)
Margarita unintentionally offends a black classmate. After the two girls cool down and talk, they find friendship. (full text)
The students at Phillippe’s international high school tend to stick with people of their own nationality. But soccer brings them together.
Cassandra’s high school is diverse, but students rarely mix in the cafeteria.
Once archenemies, Chantel and Kim realize they have more in common than they ever imagined.
Physically abused by his mother, Miguel takes out his anger on others by being a bully and on himself by attempting suicide.
Zainab describes her experiences with peer mediation, which trains students to help each other resolve conflicts peacefully.
When Tamara moves to a new foster home, she has to share a room with Cheryl, whom she dislikes. At first they fight, but eventually see they have things in common and that they can learn from each other. In time, Cheryl becomes the sister Tamara has always wanted.
Esther’s first day in 8th grade is a nervewracking one: she's a newly arrived immigrant, and her classmates seem “weird.”
When Latoya, who is black, becomes friends with a Puerto Rican girl, she must confront her attitudes toward people who are “different.”
Danny feels remorse for the people he used to beat up and ashamed of the way his presence strikes fear in others.
After rumors spread that Stephany hates another girl, pressure builds for them to fight. But instead they round up everyone involved and use conflict resolution to sort things out peacefully.
Linda feels helpless when her classmates regularly make fun of her naturally thin build, calling her "anorexic." She tries her best to ignore all the mean comments, but later regrets not standing up for herself more. (full text)
When Jamel turns 14, his childhood friends start smoking marijuana and pressure him to join them. (full text)
Marcus, a foster youth, is hurt by the way his peers associate bad behavior with being in foster care. But when he overhears a girl gossiping maliciously about a foster child in her family, it's the "normal kid" who's acting like a "problem child." (full text)
When Chris doesn't receive the correct allowance for his weekly group home chores, he gets in a physical confrontation with the staff member in charge. When his cousin visits the group home and has a reasonable discussion with the staff member, Chris is inspired to control his anger.
After witnessing the daily harassment of Jasmine, the scapegoat of her residence, Angela vows to stand up for her.
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