Children's Creative Response to Conflict

Children's Creative Response to Conflict encourages children to use creative solutions to resolve conflict in all aspects of their life.

Children's Creative Response to Conflict is a nonprofit organization that specializes in children's conflict resolution. Through workshops and courses, CCRC teaches alternative solutions to conflict to parents, educators and others who deal with children.

History

CCRC began in New York City in 1972. The program was used in the New York public school system and involved utilizing ideas about adult conflict resolution with children. CCRC now offers programs such as school-based sessions, mediation and staff development workshops in order to teach techniques for conflict resolution.

Goal

According to Children's Creative Response to Conflict, the goal of the program is to help those who work with young people learn "creative skills of non-violent conflict resolution." CCRC uses a caring classroom community and encourages young people to carry out ideas of open communication and cooperation into their home settings and other areas of their lives.

Approach

CCRC identifies conflict resolution as an ongoing process and focuses on getting to the root of the conflict. According to the CCRC, a "safe, supportive and nurturing atmosphere" is created through cooperation, communication and affirmation. Students use cooperative games, activities and active listening to learn conflict strategies and develop a higher sense of self-esteem.

References

• Children's Creative Response to Conflict: About the CCRC
• Planet Rockland: Creative Response to Conflict, Inc.