School Mediation: The Alternative Method of Peaceful Resolution of Disputes and Conflicts in the Field of Education

The institution of mediation as a method of alternative dispute resolution has recently entered the school environment. The present study was conducted to explore the views of primary and secondary school teachers on the forms of violence in schools, the factors that influence its occurrence, the consequences of the phenomenon, and the effectiveness of schools in combating violence in relation to the institution of School Mediation. The research was exclusively conducted electronically through a questionnaire, and quantitative analysis was carried out, documenting the importance of the role of School Mediation in effectively preventing and addressing violence and bullying in schools. The benefits of its implementation are manifold, including preventing and averting conflicts, improving school culture, developing empathy, enhancing personal and social skills, reducing delinquent behavior among students, and fostering a safe school climate.