Stereotypes

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This paper explains that conflict resolution involves a constructive approach to interpersonal and inter-group conflicts that is directed at helping people with opposing positions to work together to agree on acceptable compromise solutions. The paper highlights that like most programs designed for adolescents, an effective intervention program is meant to take into consideration the psychological needs and the developmental stage of the youth. The paper also relates that it is important to design interventions for groups, inter-groups and individuals. The paper goes on to discuss the goals that should be established by a counselor in a detention institution as well as the

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"This is related to stereotyping reducing and cooperation in diverse groups. First of all, the counselor should raise awareness of their differences and emphasize that this is an advantage and not a basis for prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping, but for rich intercultural exchange. Activities may be developed in which the participants have a personal unique contribution, reinforcing the uniqueness and individuality of each person. An emphasis on kindness may be placed as well, since it is a facilitator to understanding equality and avoiding such negative behaviors as stereotyping and discrimination."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Swisher, L. C. (1997). Conflict resolution/peer mediation: Everybody wins. Masters Abstracts International , 36 - 01, p. 0024, Eastern Michigan University. Retrieved from The Peer Facilitator Quaterly, Volume 16 No. 1 Fall 1998
• Thomason R., (2006) Kindness: The Foundation of Service-Learning, Retrieved from http://www.tolerance.org/teach/activities/activity.jsp?ar=734
• Crawford,D., Bodine, R., (1996) Conflict Resolution Education A Guide to Implementing Programs in Schools, Youth-Serving Organizations, and Community and Juvenile Justice Settings. Retrieved from http://www.ncjrs.gov/txtfiles/160935.txt

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