Depending upon a school’s definition and policy on bullying, it can be difficult for educators to determine what constitutes a bullying incident. Girl Bullying Presenter Carolyn Strong says that conflict mediation is an invaluable tool that can assist in minimizing the fallout of student conflict before it evolves into full-blown relational aggression.
Author of Black Girl Blues and Dean of Students in a Chicago high school, Carolyn Strong’s research focuses on relationships and the black aesthetic. She will present a breakout session entitled Handling Conflict like a QUEEN in Las Vegas.