Violence is the #1 education concern among the public, according to a 1994 Gallup Survey. This continues to be a concern as the number and nature of violent incidents at schools appears to be getting worse.

Did you also know that... According to the Schools and Staffing Surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics: 40% of teachers report physical conflicts among students being a serious problem. According to a 1993 Department of Education study: 1 in 6 middle school students said they had personally been victims of violence at school during the current year; Among 6th - 12th graders, 56% said they witnessed at least one act of bullying, physical attack, or robbery; 25% of students say they worry about becoming a victim of violence; Students in high schools reporting high or moderate levels of violence were 24%-27% more likely to drop out of school; Violence can reduce the chances of someone attending college by 22% to 51%, depending on the severity of the violence. For all these reasons and more, Conflict Smarts was created. What is Conflict Smarts? Conflict Smarts is an interactive CD program with nearly two hours worth of material aimed at helping kids to recognize and reduce the amount of violence in their lives. Here is a short description of the program. Conflict Smarts focuses on using the concepts of Conflict Resolution instead of Conflict Mediation. By introducing students to the cues for recognizing escalating conflicts and showing them alternative to violence for resolving conflicts, we empower all students to proactively reduce violence in their lives. The program is designed to fit into a wide variety of classroom curriculums and uses in the school. Conflict Smarts is the most cost-effective tool for teaching young children the basic concepts and tools for dealing with conflicts available. Download a demonstration file of the program (Mac Only, requires Helvetica font) - 3.1 MB Conflict Smarts is consistent with the violence and prevention programs of the Centers for Disease Control. Conflict Smarts has been endorsed by: Priscilla Prutzman, Founder of the Children's Center for Resolution Dr. John Francis, UN Goodwill Ambassador of Peace Conflict Smarts is a Macintosh only program available for school and home use. Lab packages are available. Site license agreements can be arranged. Pricing: Home use = $40 (US) School use (per computer station) = $75 (US) Lab Packs (5 CDs) = $250 (US) + S/H How much are you willing to spend to help children live in a less violent world? Perhaps to save one life? To order, for more information, or just to let us know what you think about this important topic, EMAIL us at: abchan@mindspring.com Check out Planetwalk where one man's journey around the world for environmental sustainability and peace starting in the late 1970's is chronicled. An amazing story that continues today.