A pathway to peace

Problems can exist any place at the most basic level. Students can use a six-step peace path to manage their own disputes and resolve them. The path is typically spray-painted or hand-painted onto an asphalt concrete surface, with lines for where each student's feet can be placed.

Students progress through the path while standing across from each other on opposite sides of the path, answering a series of questions aloud: what is the problem? how do you feel? how do you think the other party feels? Students discuss alternatives collaboratively, with adult supervision, and agree on a plan to go forward amicably. And, depending on the pupils' knowledge of the process, they may be asked to work independently.