Let us explain what we mean. What is truancy? Truancy is the term used to describe missing several days of school without an excuse. Usually, a child is considered truant after missing 11 or more days of school in Tennessee. In 2015-16 school year, 8 million students were considered chronically absent nationwide. Why does it […]
Nonproft Mediation Center
CMS Mediator Training
Interested in becoming a mediator? Upcoming VOLUNTEER MEDIATOR TRAINING May 2024 Are you interested in being a part of something truly impactful? We’re hosting a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) training session, and we’d love for you to join us! So, what’s VORP all about? It’s a powerful initiative where trained mediators facilitate face-to-face meetings […]
Active Listening: How to Show Someone That You Really Care
We always teach active listening when we train our mediators. Often, our trainees find out that they are not as skilled at active listening as they thought! Even though active listening seems simple, it is actually a special skill set that takes practice. So, what is active listening? Good active listening accomplishes 5 things: Shows […]