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Conflict Resolution & Mediation Training
The City of San Pablo Youth Services is excited to offer a free Conflict Resolution & Mediation 2-day training May 5 and 6, 2011! 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Participants will learn and practice skills related to conflict resolution and mediation in order to proactively prevent youth/gang violence.
This training is geared towards service providers working directly with youth exhibiting high-risk behaviors. By the end of the two-day highly interactive training, participants will have: 1) increased knowledge of the nature of conflict, 2) deeper understanding of de-escalation techniques using effective communication,3) practiced new skills through role plays and small group discussion and 4) learned how to identify the root causes of youth violence and gang activity.
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Alejandro Vilchez has over 15 years of experience in providing training and conducting interventions and mediations. Alejandro serves as a consultant, trainer, mediator, facilitator and public speaker specializing in conflict resolution and mediation, cultural diversity, and team building. As a dynamic speaker, in both English and Spanish, he is routinely invited to speak at schools and universities, community meetings and public forums. He has worked with over 100 organizations including educational institutions, foundations, law enforcement and government agencies, and community-based and faith-based organizations. His approach is based on the belief that communities connect and flourish through interpersonal communication, cultural understanding and community involvement.
Alejandro began his work in violence prevention in 1992 after connecting with Barrios Unidos, a nationally recognized gang prevention agency. Since then he has worked as a consultant, direct service provider, development coordinator and programs director in the field of gang prevention. In 1997 he helped coordinate a statewide effort that successfully created legislation for increased funding for prevention efforts. He later managed a gang tattoo removal program, co-founded KLEAR (Kids Learning Empathy And Respect, an alternative suspension project) and organized two peace summits and several mediations between rival Latino gangs.
Alejandro recently left The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center after 9 years of managing the Violence Prevention and Strengthening Neighborhoods Program where he oversaw efforts designed to end violence and build community by facilitating partnerships between Pacific Islanders, Latinos, faith-based groups, law enforcement, and city officials. Currently, Alejandro is the Community School Director for Belle Haven Community School in Menlo Park, CA.
Participants must attend the two-full days.
Morning refreshments will be provided. Lunch is on your own.
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LocationCity of San Pablo, Maple Hall
13831 San Pablo Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
United States
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