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September 2019
“Widening the Lens of Nonviolence” 2019 Campaign Nonviolence National Week of Action
KIPCOR is joining with Peace Connections and the Bethel College Office of Student Affairs to present a series of events for the 2019 Campaign Nonviolence National Week of Action. Please join us for these events! All activities are free & open to the public Sunday Sept. 8 (3:00 PM) - “LOST ANGELS” KIPCOR Film Series - Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College, North Newton This highly-acclaimed film examines the plight of the homeless through the eyes of eight individuals trying to make…
Find out more »HOPE Fall Session 2019
This Class is Closed. Please check back on this calendar; we will have the Spring session scheduled soon. HOPE consists of five interactive, skill-building, educational classes designed to reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation conflict on children by helping parents learn healthy habits for more positive co-parenting. * Understand your child’s right and need to love both parents * Focus on your child’s needs instead of your own desires * Recognize relationship transitions * Develop effective communication skills * Minimize conflict &…
Find out more »Raw Tools Presentation
In this presentation during Bethel College Service Day, Raw Tools will do an interactive presentation. RAWtools, Inc. partners with communities in an effort to repurpose weapons for productive lifelong purpose. The materials from the weapon will be forged into new tools. Each weapon will be connected to its new purpose, creating a story that will travel with the new tool. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the public will have the opportunity to share stories of the impact of gun…
Find out more »Resident Mural Community Cookout and Raw Tools Demonstration; Film: Inside Peace
Following an early evening cookout and presentation by the group Raw Tools, we will move inside the church for a screening of the film, “Inside Peace.” This 57-minute documentary focuses on four convicted criminals whose pre-incarcerated lives were filled with violence and addiction. During their time in prison, these individuals attended a Peace Class and began a struggle to rebuild their lives from the inside out. Thanks to the class and the support of people inside and outside prison, these…
Find out more »KIPCOR EVENT – Palwasha Kakar, guest speaker
Join us at KIPCOR's Kaufman House offices as we host Palwasha Kakar, KIPCOR and Bethel College Alumna, as she speaks on, "Women's Role in Ending Violence and Building Peace: Reflections from Afghanistan and the U.S Institute of Peace" Palwasha L. Kakar is the senior program officer for religion and inclusive societies at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). Kakar’s distinguished career began in Newton, KS where she earned a degree in Religion and Global Studies from Bethel College, and served…
Find out more »November 2019
Advanced Restorative Schools Training – Repairing Harm
Many schools have begun implementing restorative practices as a foundation for a positive school climate and community-building. Successfully implementing the values of restorative justice beyond Tier 1 in situations of harm and severe conflict (often seen at MTSS/PBIS Tier 2 and 3) entails a further set of skills. This training will provide participants the opportunity to learn, build, and practice the skills needed to facilitate problem-solving and harm-repair circles and address situations of severe conflict. In this two-day interactive training,…
Find out more »December 2019
KIPCOR Shorts 2019
"KIPCOR Shorts" is a new design of our signature annual CME/CEU Shorts Day. We explore critical professional practice issues in mediation and conflict resolution. The training day is prepared for mediators and those interested in conflict resolution-related practices. This year we will host short Ted-style talks on conflict resolution from practitioners and researchers, while also experiencing the circle process and open space sessions with YOUR "hot topics." You won't want to miss this participant-centered learning event! Approved for 6 hours…
Find out more »January 2020
Practical Skills for Managing Group and Organizational Conflict – January 2020
Conflict within organizations, from workgroups to whole organizations and communities, can be a critical drain on resources or a major source of growth and creativity. This course focuses on the dynamics of groups and organizations of all sizes, models of both inter- and intra-group conflict and practical intervention techniques. Topics include designing and managing effective meetings and decision-making processes; techniques for large- and small-group problem-solving; and facilitation for consensus. CME and CEU Credit pending; Academic credit available (SSC 461) A…
Find out more »Culture, Gender, and Power in Conflict – January 2020
Explore the myriad ways that culture, gender, and power differences create conflict and also complicate the understanding and management of conflict. Particular attention will be given to: Culture/gender markers and value patterns, Culture/gender conflict norms, Conflict processing differences across culture/gender , and Ingroup/outgroup power dynamics and conflict. Films and role-plays will be used extensively to allow students to observe and analyze course principles in “real-life” settings. Practical approaches for working with the dynamics of culture, gender, and power will be…
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