Peace Makers & Mediators (PM2)

Peace Makers and Mediators (PM²), the APADRC's youth division, provides both direct mediation services and conflict resolution training to students, teachers, and administrators. The work we do is unique from other peer mediation programs because we directly address sensitive issues that are often the catalyst behind conflict such as racism, sexism and homophobia. We provide training for students, staff, and teachers in the areas of peer mediation, conflict management, and cross-cultural competency; provide ongoing technical assistance after a peer mediation program has been established; and we provide opportunities for youth mediators to utilize their mediation skills in conferences, trainings, and speaking engagements. Although, the APADRC is primarily an Asian and Pacific Islander organization, we have a diverse staff that reaches out to all communities. We are currently serving the following schools:

• Thomas Starr King Middle School
• Le Conte Middle School
• Alhambra High School
• David Starr Jordan High School
• Jefferson High School
• King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science
• University High School
• Lynwood High School

We are truly humbled by the passion and commitment of all the mediators who are making a difference in preventing violence on and off their campuses. We look forward to working with them as together we continue providing non-violent approaches to resolving conflict.