Board of Directors

Ms. Linda Tatum, Chairperson
Mr. Tom Smith, Treasurer
Ms. Linda Johns, Secretary
Mr. Dudley Hardy
Mr. Harry Hatcher
Mr. Tommy Chastain
Mr. John Cooper
Mr. Brad Carter
Mr. Ken Teal
Ms. Evelyn Womack

Executive Director

Mr. James Biggs

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Jim Lewis
Pecans

Tornado Mediation Program

What does the Peer Mediation Program do?
The mediation program uses peer mediators, with the help of a trained adult, to develope a contract for students with specific needs that will hopefully lead to a successful school experience.

What student Issues are mediated?
Interpersonal Conflicts and attendance issues are heavily represented in peer mediation.

What kind of follow-up is provided?
Attendance and discipline records are reviewed monthly and ap per contract, appropriate adjustments are provided.

How does a student qualify as a Peer Mediator?
Peer mediators must be recommended by school administrators, have a good discipline and academic record and finally be trained in communication skills.

How does Peer Mediation help a student address difficult issues that might be complicated issues related to attendance and or interpersonal conflicts?
The mediation process clarifies ideas the student client develops. These ideas are specified in a behavior manner and written in contract form so they can be monitored on a monthly basis.

How can I obtain Peer Mediation services for my child?
Call Mickey Agner at 904-964-7776 or contact Christine Grassam in person at Bradford High School.

Department of Juvenile Justice Local Council

How can I become more informed about other Department of Juvenile Justice Programs and provide citizen input to the department about juvenile deliquency?

The Bradford County Department of Juvenile Justice Local Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM. Call Mickey Agner at 904-966-7776 for the Monthly location.

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Peer Mediation is funded by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations espressed in this publication are those of author (s) and do not necessarily reflect teh views of the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice.