The Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP) began in New York City by Linda Lantieri who is now the national director. This program is for teachers, students, administrators, and parents who seek to make schools and society more peaceful through creative means. RCCP was developed because of the increasing statistics of violent acts that take…

The Resolving Conflicts Creatively Program (RCCP) described in this book asserts that schools must educate the child's heart as well as the mind. RCCP began in 1985 as a joint initiative of Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area and the New York City Board of Education. The program started in 3 schools in New York City and has…

Describes the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), a student mediation process begun in 1985 as a collaboration between the New York City Public Schools and Educators for Social Responsibility's New York City chapter. RCCP now educates for intergroup understanding, alternatives to violence, and creative conflict resolution among students,…

Describes a program that seeks to change the values and culture of the school by combining the teaching of social and emotional skills with training in conflict resolution and diversity issues. Provides examples of how to "wage peace" in the schools and gives examples of advancements made through program efforts. (RJM)