Good Shepherd Mediation Program News
Recent press releases from The Good Shepherd Mediation Program in Philadelphia, PA.
April 27, 2011
Promote Peace in Your Neighborhood
Parking...Barking...Trash...Noise What is the issue in YOUR neighborhood? Good Shepherd Mediation Program is offering a FREE mediation orientation to Philadelphia community groups and civic associations. Read on to find out how to schedule a presentation for your group. Read More...
December 16, 2010
Free Offer for your School or Youth Group
50% of all Pennsylvania auto theft crimes occur in Philadelphia AND most of them are commited by young people under 25. This FREE Road Show will educate your students about the impact of auto-related crimes on them, the victims and the community. The Road Show features "What DO you Want?" -- a movie produced by Emmy Award nominee, Sharon Mullally. Read More...
April 27, 2011
Settle for More . . . Mediate!
Are you in a quandary over a conflict? If so, try mediation. This article features tips on how to mediate successfully. Read More...
May 21, 2009
GSMP Teaches Conflict Resolution Coaching in Israel
In May 2009, Cheryl Cutrona, the Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Mediation Program, spent two weeks in Israel offering Conflict Resolution Coaching training to community mediators. The opportunity was co-sponsored by Mosaica: The Center for Conflict Resolution by Agreement Gishurim Program in Jerusalem and the U.S. Embassy in Israel American Center Read More...
May 10, 2011
FREE Youth Mediator Training
Good Shepherd Mediation Program is seeking young people, ages 12 to 17, who are interested in becoming mediators so they can help friends and family members settle their disputes more effectively and peacefully. This FREE, three-day training will take place at Good Shepherd Mediation Program (GSMP)on August 27, 28 & 29, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The training will focus on communication and conflict resolution, problem solving, decision-making skills and agreement writing. Participants MUST attend all 24 hours of the workshop to receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to mediate at GSMP. Read More...
October 5, 2011
5th Annual Shepherds of Peace Dinner and Awards Ceremony
The 5th Annual Shepherds of Peace dinner and awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Union League on Broad Street in Philadelphia. Each year, in conjunction with international Conflict Resolution Day, Good Shepherd Mediation Program honors several individuals who have been instrumental in encouraging peace and social justice in Philadelphia and names them “Shepherds of Peace.” Read More...
