Event Host: OSU Peace Studies
Short Description: The 2016 conference, Building Stronger Communities Through Peace, Justice and Security, builds upon prior conferences in 2004-2015 in Ohio and Virginia, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in conflict resolution education and related fields.
The 2016 conference, Building Stronger Communities Through Peace, Justice and Security, builds upon prior conferences in 2004-2015 in Ohio and Virginia, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in conflict resolution education and related fields. The annual audience includes college/university educators and students, K-12 educators, prevention specialists, and state, local, national and international policy makers. Conference and meeting publications from past conferences are available at CREducation.
Attendees can select from 14 pre-conference intensive trainings (June 8-9), 58 workshops (78 presenters) and 5 keynotes (June 10-11) and/or participate in the Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing and Enhancing their Peace and Conflict Studies Programs (June 12-13).
June 8-9: Pre-Conference Trainings (14 to select from)
June 10-11: Main Conference (5 Keynotes and 58 Workshops presented by 78 individuals)
June 12-13: Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing and Enhancing their Peace and Conflict Studies Programs
Two-Full Day Pre-Conference Trainings, June 8th AND June 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Conflict Resolution and Multifaith Dialogue in Prison Settings – Horizon Prison Initiative
2. Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation – Two Day Core – Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities
3. Transforming Relationships and Creating Concrete Community Change through Sustained Dialogue: A Training for College and University Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Students – Sustained Dialogue Institute
One Full Day Pre-Conference Trainings, June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4. Restorative Practices in Schools – The Community Conferencing Center
5. Peace Literacy: A New Paradigm in Human Understanding – Nuclear Age Peace Resource Center and Sinclair Community College
6. When Students Misbehave: How Using Insight Skills Can Help You Deescalate Conflict and Make Targeted and Supportive Disciplinary Decisions, K-12 – George Mason University
7. The Practice of Peacekeeping: Unarmed Civilian Protection Monitors – Nonviolent Peaceforce
8. Developing Effective Peace Education Programs: Policy, Theory and Practice – Nansen Dialogue Centre (Montenegro), Department of Education and Training, Victoria (Australia), Women in Alternative Action Program (Cameroon), West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (Ghana)
One Full Day Pre-Conference Training, June 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9. Conflict Management and Peacebuilding as a Classroom Management Tool – Antioch University
10. Integrating Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Concepts into College and University Courses – George Mason University and the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict
11. Mediation as a Second Language® (MSL®) Teaching Integrated Courses in ESL & Conflict Management for International and First Generation Students – UC Berkeley
12. Trauma Informed Peacebuilding: Integrating into Program Design – Mediators Beyond Borders
13. Developing Effective Peace Education Programs: Good Practices and Education Tools from Asia – Seisen University (Japan), Miriam College (Philippines)
14. Cultural Sensitivity in Peace Education – Integration and Development Center, NGO (Ukraine)
Registration for this event is required. Please note, no on-site registrations will be accepted. Registration closes June 1st. The on-line system only accepts credit cards. We are only able to issue letters of invitation to those who are presenting. There are no refunds for registrations; however, you may substitute someone if needed. Finding that substitution is the registrants responsibility.
Special for Ohio State Students - only $35 per day if you register by April 29.
For more information on the conference schedule and costs, visit CREducation. For further questions, call 216-952-5609 or email the conference coordinator at 2016creconf@gmail.com.
