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13/Feb/2019

Records Sealed — At The Conflict Center

This last weekend, we were pleased to welcome Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, City Attorney, Kristin Bronson and Mayor, Michael Hancock to The Conflict Center. We are thrilled to be the first physical location for the Turn Over a New Leaf Clinic where people who have been formerly convicted of a misdemeanor involving marijuana may […]

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31/Jan/2019

Youth Conflict Classes

A teenager’s day is often an obstacle course of relationships and emotions. They may need to get through a difficult conversation with a parent, rise above a conflict with a friend, get over a hurtful comment from a teacher or avoid a fight with a bully. Not to mention the added hurdles of peer pressure, […]

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31/Jan/2019

Turn Over a New Leaf

On February 9th, The Conflict Center will be the first physical location where people who have been formerly convicted of a crime involving marijuana may get their records sealed. This is an effort of the Denver District Attorney, the Denver City Attorney, and the City of Denver given the passage of Colorado Amendment 64 in […]

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31/Jan/2019

Black Lives Matter at School

The Conflict Center is happy to announce that our organization supports Black Lives Matter 5280’s “Black Lives Matter At School” week of action and set of demands. The four demands are: Ending zero-tolerance policies and replacing them with restorative practices Hiring and mentoring Black educators Mandating Black history education and ethnic studies for preK-12 classrooms […]

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31/Dec/2018

Positive Self Talk: What It Is and Why It’s Important?

Mental chatter or self-talk is something we naturally do all day long. We talk to ourselves, either silently or out loud, and often don’t even realize we are doing it.  Evidence has shown that the conversations we have in our heads can have a big impact on our emotions, our view of ourselves, and our […]

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20/Dec/2018

Conflict Center Statement on the Federal School Safety Commission Report

MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625   beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2018 CONFLICT CENTER STATEMENT ON THE FEDERAL SCHOOL SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT Denver, Co   The Conflict Center is deeply concerned by the Federal Commission on School Safety’s recommendation to repeal 2014 federal guidance intended to reduce racial discrimination in suspensions and […]

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18/Dec/2018

Activities for Your Holiday Gathering

Gathering with family during the holidays can be fun.  It also can be stressful.  One way to tip the scales towards a positive experience is to plan activities you can enjoy together. Do you enjoy games? learning? Here are some ideas: 1. Create a friendly game of holiday trivia.  Research holidays that typically take place during winter.  See […]

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27/Nov/2018

Teaching Our Children Life Values Through Reading

We often hear about the benefits of reading to children from an early age such as increased vocabulary, language development and learning about the world around them.  The benefits of reading go beyond education and can be beneficial in teaching children important life values. Parents and caregivers can use story time to help young readers […]

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26/Nov/2018

Acting Our Values Online

The Conflict Center believes that conflict is an opportunity to solve problems and build relationships. With the hate crimes last week and the harmful rhetoric during this election cycle, many of us are experiencing conflict in a considerable way. It shows up in the media, in discussions with friends and family, and can dominate conversations […]

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30/Oct/2018

How The Conflict Center Uses “Social Norming” to Encourage Healthy Behaviors in Teenagers

What is “Social Norming” The Conflict Center uses its Social Norming program to show teenagers that most students engage in positive, healthy relationships. By educating young people on their classmates’ positive behaviors, The Conflict Center program can reduce the level of physical, verbal and emotional violence in schools and create a culture of peace and nonviolence.

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26/Sep/2018

Welcoming Moses from Zambia

My names are Simbeye Moses. I’m from Zambia and live in the southern part of the country in a small town called Choma. Currently, I’m with Southern University as a B.A scholar in the discipline of Peace and Conflict Resolution. Plus “World History” as my other field of study. I have six more months to get to completion with my B.A studies.

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29/Aug/2018

The Conflict Center Uses Hot Spot Mapping to Help Students Feel Safe at School

What is “Hot Spot Mapping?” The Conflict Center was chosen by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to pilot this student-led program in one community space. The Conflict Center partnered with High Tech Early College in Denver during the 2017-18 school year and has been asked to return for the 2018-2019 school year.

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When conflict happens in the workplace or people experience inappropriate or difficult behavior at work, relationships are damaged and productivity often suffers.
 
Workplaces that embrace Restorative Practices have the potential to create a safer, happier and more effective workplace for everyone. Restorative Practices can be used within the workplace both as a preventative measure and to address conflict when it does arise, enabling teams and individuals to work well together.

Restorative Practices can be an effective way to resolve workplace conflict. It involves:
  • bringing together all those affected by conflict
  • providing a safe environment for the expression of perspective
  • allowing participants to come to a shared understanding
  • identifying creative ways to deal with conflict
  • providing opportunities to rebuild damaged relationships and strengthen teams 

Restorative approaches can also be used proactively within the workplace to build strong, positive relationships. Staff meetings, for example, can be focused on building relationships and based around a foundation of mutual respect.
 
To discuss opportunities to bring this training to your workplace or to customize this training to your organizations needs, please contact Jessica Sherwood at Jessica.Sherwood@conflictcenter.org or call 303.865.5624.
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