(Nov. 19-20, 2022, Workshop) Bridging Divides: What to do when people disagree

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Join us at the University of Akron for this two-day workshop hosted by the University of Akron Center for Conflict Management. Free for UA students, faculty, staff/ ($150 for community). Lunch/Dinner provided. Important skills for daily use from the classroom to the boardroom! Register by November 11, 2022. Contact Stefanie Shatrich at 330-972-8082 or stef@uakron.edu to register. Enhance your skills in conflict management/dispute resolution in university settings and the workplace! Learn what to do when emotions run high and positions are deeply held. Compromise isn't the only option. In this workshop you will learn how to de-escalate difficult situations and move from gridlock to effective solutions to challenging issues at the university and in the workplace. Participants will practice identifying
what other people actually need to move forward even when they aren't saying it, articulating what you need in way that makes difficult people responsive, managing high emotions, and developing solutions that get implemented because they integrate the needs of everyone involved.
**To complete the training successfully, participants must be present for the training in its entirety.
Facilitator: Jennifer Batton, M.A., has 25 years of experience in the field of conflict resolution/alternative dispute resolution working for state government, higher education, and a non-profit to help local and global communities build their capacity to prevent, address, and manage conflict.

Join us throughout September 2022 for GPPAC Learning Month!

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Throughout September, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) and Conflict Education Consultant members of the Peace Education Working Group, will be providing free on-line sessions to learn from and with each other, to make our collective peacebuilding action stronger, more visible, and accessible! GPPAC members and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in online cross-regional learning sessions organised by GPPAC peacebuilders! During these sessions, you can explore and discuss various subjects and get to know other GPPAC members in a safe and informal setting. Check out the options here

Join Conflict Education Consultant's Jen Batton on Jan. 11, 20, Feb. 4 for a free webinar series "Constructive Conversations: Finding Valid Information & How to Use It"

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Tired of today’s divisive rhetoric and political polarization? Frustrated by misinformation, disinformation, and the fact that lies travel faster than truth? Join us for a webinar series to learn tips for navigating the wide array of news sources and applying respectful and positive communication techniques when discussing hot button issues. These webinar sessions use a variety of sources and hot topics from recent news headlines. Learn more about this webinar series and register here:

Join Conflict Education Consultant's Jen Batton for the free on-line workshop "Human Security Basics: What Really Makes Us Secure When Confronting a Pandemic?" June 16 - 18, 2020→

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"Human Security Basics: What Really Makes Us Secure When Confronting a Pandemic"  is a free three-session Zoom based training facilitated by the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict's Improving Practices Working Group Members and experts, including Conflict Education Consultant's Jen Batton.  To register or learn more, click here: 

https://gppac.net/news/human-security-basics-what-really-makes-us-secure-when-confronting-pandemic

Conflict Education Consultants Launches New 2020 GPPAC/UNESCO Good Practice Guidance for Peace Education

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This free series will highlight Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict's Peace Education Working Group experts from around the world and the good practices in the UNESCO – IIEP policy booklets, “Safety, Resilience and Social Cohesion: A Guide for Curriculum Developers” (Batton, J., Alama A., Sinclair, M. (2014) with additional resources provided. Read more here:

https://www.gppac.net/news/launching-our-new-peace-education-webinar-series 

Jennifer Batton of Conflict Education Consultants to facilitate workshop during the All In Student Academy at Cleveland State University

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On February 27th,  Conflict Education Consultants will facilitate workshops on  Stories from the Field:  Skills Needed by Local & Global Changemakers  for  8th to 10th grade students during the All In Student Academy hosted by the Educational Service Center at Cleveland State University.  The All In Student Academy is a student-based series focused on social justice and activism. A teacher coordinator from each school building works with students throughout the year to support student learning and activism throughout the duration of the academy.  The program aims to "promote awareness and appreciation for ALL students regardless of their diverse learning needs, economic status, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background, etc.  Throughout the three face-to-face sessions, participants identify, explore, and move beyond personal perceptions and biases to develop their own voices.  Students learn skills that positively impact their community and ensure equity and inclusiveness for ALL students.

New Report Available - Peace Education Making the Case from the Quaker Council for European Affairs!

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Jennifer Batton of Conflict Education Consultants is honored to be one of the individuals who provided feedback on this new free report, representing the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict. This publication shows how peace education has responded to difficult political contexts over the decades and demonstrates that peace education is relevant to conflict prevention and peacebuilding today. http://www.qcea.org/peace/peace-education/