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How to implement a mediation program --- know for test the 6 steps/phases. Harmony in the home as well as Characteristics of a good mediator: interested in working with people, good communicator, develops trust, maintains confidentiality, neutral, creative. A fair person who doesn"t take side. A person who can keep things private. A person who does not make assumptions or draw conclusions based on stereotypes. *** everyone can win through the peer mediation process conflicts are redefined so no one has to lose. There are many benefits to peer mediation for both students and teachers. Strategies to make peer mediation programs work: all students must be given the opportunity to nominate their person. Key points of victim-offender mediation article from reader. Has to be voluntary and the more enthusiastic people were about going to peer. Victims having questions answered allow them to heal.