CONFLICT RESOLUTION TIPS  . . .
THE BEST WAY OUT

STOP AND THINK. Don’t lose control.

LISTEN when the other person is talking.  Try to understand his or her point of view.

COMMUNICATE by saying exactly what you mean in a clear way.

MOVE AWAY FAST if someone has a weapon, or has been using alcohol or other drugs.  That is no time to resolve anything.

THINK ABOUT IT.  Violence on TV may look exciting and even funny.  In real life, violence is frightening and dangerous.

AVOID people who tease or threaten others.  You don’t need friends like that.

REMEMBER, belonging to a group is fun.  But sometimes groups can pressure you to do things you know are wrong.  When you are in that kind of situation, it is important to think for yourself.  Do not let the group think for you!

WALK AWAY when you are too angry to be reasonable.  Cool down. Then come back and talk.

ASK A FRIEND or trusted adult to help solve the problem.

RESPECT YOURSELF and others too.  Even people who are different in dress, appearance, or some other way, deserve to be treated with respect.

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