KIPCOR

Palwasha Kakar presents, "Women's Role in Ending Violence and building Peace"
2019-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us in Krehbiel Auditorium on Sunday, September 22, at 7:00 PM to hear Palwasha Kakar, who has dedicated her life to building peace and resolving conflict, speak.
Her presentation wraps up a week of events at Bethel and in the community as part of the annual National Campaign for Nonviolence, and is free and open to the public.
Kakar is currently senior program officer for religion and inclusive societies at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), based in Washington, D.C.
Her topic reflects areas in which she has given much of her time and energy over the last 15 years.
Kakar is the daughter of an Afghan father and American mother, who were medical students in Seattle when she was born. She chose to come to Bethel College in 1995 because it was the alma mater of her maternal grandmother, the late Ruth Graber of Moundridge.
Kakar graduated from Bethel in 1999 with a B.A. in global studies and Bible and religion. She also took advantage of the opportunity to gain practical skills in conflict mediation through the Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR).

KIPCOR EVENT - Palwasha Kakar, guest speaker
2019-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
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 as director of the Newton Peace Center (now Peace Connections). Kakar went on to earn a Masters degree focusing on gender, politics and religion from Harvard University’s Divinity School.

Kakar’s career has included significant engagement in Afghanistan, impacting a wide range of peacebuilding initiatives. Before joining USIP, Kakar, an Afghan-American, worked in Afghanistan with the Asia Foundation, the United Nation Development Program, World Bank Group, Kabul University, and the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit. While in the region, Kakar specialized in peacebuilding initiatives related to religion, gender, security and local governance.

Kakar has published research regarding women’s participation in local governance, Pashtunwali-Afghan customary law, Afghan women’s identity, and social spaces in Afghanistan. Her research has taken her to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Syria.

Resident Mural Community Cookout and Raw Tools Demonstration; Film: Inside Peace
2019-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 | First Church of God, 620 Fairview Ave, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
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 men began to discover and rely upon their own self-worth and inner strengths. Their efforts were put to the ultimate test once they were released from prison and were faced with the same roadblocks and temptations that led them to prison in the first place.

Raw Tools Presentation
2019-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton, KS 67117, 300 E 27th St., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
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 violence. Students will also have an opportunity to work with Raw Tools to create the garden tool and any unused parts will be made available to students to create art pieces.

Poverty Simulation - Peace Connections
2019-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton, KS 67117, 300 E 27th St., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Fast-forward through a month in the life of a family living with low resources Participate in guided role play. Discuss realities and the violence of poverty. Be part of the solution!

HOPE Fall Session 2019
2019-09-16 17:30 - 2019-11-11 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
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 & manage emotions
* Create healthier boundaries while building trust & respect
This class consists of five sessions: September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, and November 11, 2019. One must attend ALL FIVE SESSIONS to complete the program.

“Widening the Lens of Nonviolence” 2019 Campaign Nonviolence National Week of Action
2019-09-16 15:00 - 2019-09-22 20:00 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
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 a life for themselves within their Los Angeles community of homelessness. The filmmakers show how a descent into life on the streets is often accelerated by the criminalization of homeless people, and changes within the mental health care system. Poverty is often overlooked as a symptom of violence.
Following the film, we invite you to stay to offer your comments and ask questions. Our post-film discussion will be led by James Wilson, Executive Director of the New Hope Shelter in Newton; and by a member of the Wichita Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team.

Monday Sept. 16 (6:30 PM) – POVERTY SIMULATION – PEACE CONNECTIONS – Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton
Fast-forward through a month in the life of a family living with low resources Participate in guided role play. Discuss realities and the violence of poverty. Be part of the solution!

Wednesday Sept. 18 (2:00 PM) – RAW TOOLS PRESENTATION – Memorial Hall, Bethel College Campus, North Newton
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 violence. Students will also have an opportunity to work with Raw Tools to create the garden tool and any unused parts will be made available to students to create art pieces.

Thursday Sept. 19 (5:30 PM) – RESIDENT MURAL COMMUNITY COOKOUT & RAW TOOLS DEMO;
(7:00 PM) FILM “INSIDE PEACE” First Church of God, Newton
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 men began to discover and rely upon their own self-worth and inner strengths. Their efforts were put to the ultimate test once they were released from prison and were faced with the same roadblocks and temptations that led them to prison in the first place.

Sunday Sept. 22 (7:00 PM) – PALWASHA KAKAR, GUEST SPEAKER –
Krehbiel Auditorium in the Luyken Fine Arts Center, Bethel College, North Newton
“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 as director of the Newton Peace Center (now Peace Connections). Kakar went on to earn a Masters degree focusing on gender, politics and religion from Harvard University’s Divinity School.
Kakar’s career has included significant engagement in Afghanistan, impacting a wide range of peacebuilding initiatives. Before joining USIP, Kakar, an Afghan-American, worked in Afghanistan with the Asia Foundation, the United Nation Development Program, World Bank Group, Kabul University, and the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit. While in the region, Kakar specialized in peacebuilding initiatives related to religion, gender, security and local governance.
Kakar has published research regarding women’s participation in local governance, Pashtunwali-Afghan customary law, Afghan women’s identity, and social spaces in Afghanistan. Her research has taken her to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Syria.
Please visit this page frequently for the most up-to-date information on these events.
All events are sponsored by KIPCOR, Peace Connections, and Bethel College Student Affairs

KIPCOR Film Series: Lost Angels: Skid Row is My Home
2019-09-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
The new academic year is upon us, and with it comes a fresh round of movies for the 2019-20 KIPCOR Film Series!
We will fire up the projector on Sunday, September 8 at 3:00 p.m. in Krehbiel Auditorium to screen the film, “Lost Angels: Skid Row is My Home.” This highly-acclaimed film examines the plight of the homeless through the eyes of eight individuals trying to make a life for themselves within their Los Angeles community of homelessness. The filmmakers show how a descent into life on the streets is often accelerated by the criminalization of homeless people, and changes within the mental health care system.
As always, we invite you to stay after the film for a provocative discussion. Our post-film discussion on September 8 will be led by James Wilson, Executive Director of the New Hope Shelter in Newton; and by a member of the Wichita Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team.
“Lost Angels: Skid Row is My Home” also serves as the first event in KIPCOR’s recognition of National Campaign Nonviolence Week of Action. With a theme of “Widening the Lens of Nonviolence,” we will be partnering with Peace Connections in Newton for a series of free and public events running from September 14 – 22. We’ll tell you all about those events at our film, and coming soon you can view more details on our website (www.kipcor.org).
See you at the movies!

Restorative Reads: A KIPCOR Summer Book Club
2019-08-05 11:30 - 13:00 | KS
KIPCOR presents three sessions of an online summer book club for people interested in restorative schools.
This is your opportunity to connect online with others interested in Restorative Schools in the state of Kansas, to discuss current literature, and to learn from each other.
Each of the three sessions will be an online webinar discussion using zoom, and each will be facilitated by members of the KIPCOR Restorative Schools Initiative training team. Registered participants will receive log-in information in advance of each session.
The sessions are FREE for Kansas Restorative Schools Network members. For all other participants, sessions are $10 each.
Each discussion session will center on a focus text that gives background and support to the practice of restorative justice in schools. In addition, each session will include a small “mini” discussion on an additional book that may be used in the classroom or otherwise of support of restorative justice implementation.
Participants are responsible to find and buy/borrow the relevant books as they wish. Pre-reading the texts is not required, but is welcomed and encouraged. Join us!
Monday June 10, 11:30am-1:00pm
Better Than Carrots or Sticks by D. Smith, D Fisher, and N. Frey
with mini discussion of Touching Spirit Bear
Monday July 8, 11:30am-1:00pm
Justice on Both Sides by M. Winn
with mini discussion of What Are You Staring At?
Monday August 5, 11:30am-1:00pm
Creating Restorative Schools by M. Brown
with mini discussion of Little Book Series
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HOPE Summer Session 2019
2019-06-03 17:30 - 2019-07-29 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
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 & manage emotions
* Create healthier boundaries while building trust & respect
This class consists of four sessions: June 3 and 17 and July 1, 15, and 29, 2019. One must attend ALL FIVE SESSIONS to complete the program.
THIS COURSE IS FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE FALL 2019 COURSE INSTEAD.

Summer Institute: Practical Skills for Managing Interpersonal Conflict (Core Mediation) June 2019
2019-06-03 08:30 - 2019-06-06 17:00 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
This unique and highly interactive training will…

Equip participants with practical skills for managing interpersonal difference and disagreement.
Address the impact of personal style, culture, and power on conflict.
Provide technical proficiency in structured-dialogue and mediation techniques.
Benefit both potential mediators and others interested in developing better skills for handling the difficult conversations we all face.

Who should attend? Teachers, social workers, managers, business people, counselors, attorneys, court personnel, church leaders, laity—and anyone interested in learning more about solving interpersonal problems.
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Domestic Case Management and Limited Case Management Training
2019-04-25 08:00 - 2019-04-26 16:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
This specialized training will help you qualify to serve as a case manager or limited case manager in Kansas domestic cases involving custody and parenting disputes. Topics include:

Domestic Case Management statutes, Supreme Court & local court rules, appellate cases;
Family dynamics in separation/divorce, including high conflict personalities;
Assessing for and creating parenting plans in the face of domestic violence and abuse;
Substantiating and writing recommendations and reports for courts;
Best practices, protocols, and procedures for establishing your practice;
Case studies; and
Ethics.

Who should attend: Domestic attorneys & attorney-mediators, and licensed mental health professionals/mediators (masters level and above) as set out in KSA §23-3508(d).
This class has been approved for 16 hours of CMEs, CLEs, and Social Work CEUs.
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C Henry Smith Oratorical Contest 2019
2019-04-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Bethel students are invited to register for this writing and speaking contest, which features a local $300 first prize and an additional $300 national first prize.
The C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest is administered by the Peace and Justice Ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and locally sponsored by the Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR) and the Bethel College departments of Bible and Religion and Communication Arts. Bethel students are invited to share original orations with the wider community, applying a Christian peace position to contemporary concerns. How does your Christian peace position help you make sense of the issues facing us all in the contemporary world?
Student participants will write an original essay (maximum 1,500 words) and share an 8 to 10 minute presentation. Presentations will be made at Life Enrichment on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:30 AM and at Convocation on Friday, May 3, at 11:00 AM.
If you are interested in participating, please register here.
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An Introduction to Restorative Justice in Schools
2019-04-15 08:00 - 15:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Heard about Restorative Justice in schools? Want to learn more?
From Kansas’ leading restorative practices training program, this workshop will provide an overview and introduction to the application of restorative justice values in educational settings. Restorative approaches have been heralded across the nation in their ability to build relationships, foster accountability, transform school climate, and build a stronger school community. In this interactive training, you will learn:

Foundational values and practices of Restorative Justice across diverse school applications
Best practices in implementation for successful and sustainable restorative school initiatives
The basics of circle process— the most widely used practice in restorative schools
Latest research on the impact of restorative approaches in schools — why the movement is growing, and how you can bring it to your school

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KIPCOR Film Series: This Little Light
2019-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. in Krehbiel Auditorium as KIPCOR concludes its 2018-19 Film Series. We will be screening, “This Little Light,” a documentary that tells the story of former Mennonite Central Committee Central States employee, Wendi Moore-O’Neal. O’Neal, a Black Feminist from New Orleans, was hired as a community organizer in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. She was later fired from her job after marrying her same-sex partner. In “This Little Light,” we learn about Wendi’s journey, her decision to marry her partner, and how she used freedom singing and other spiritual means to move beyond her struggle. Please stay after the film for your chance to offer comments and ask questions of a special guest.

KIPCOR Core Skills: Common Sense Justice - Restorative Justice 101
2019-03-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This session deals with “Restorative Justice”. Restorative Justice has increased in popularity and public discourse steadily over the past few decades, but what exactly is it? Come learn about this new – yet ancient – approach to crime and wrongdoing, which at its heart is “common sense”. Hear how it is transforming lives and communities across Kansas, the U.S., and the world, and how you can practice restorative justice in your home, workplace, school, and community. The session begins at 6:30 PM and concludes by 8:30 PM; come at 6:00 for networking and snacks before the session. Registration cost is $25.
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KIPCOR Core Skills: Hot Topics in Domestic Mediation: Never-Married Parents
2019-03-07 13:00 - 16:30, 2019-02-07 01:00 - 16:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This session deals with mediating and managing Never-Married parents. Join regional expert Kirsten Zerger as she leads us through tips for dealing with these most difficult of cases. 50% of never-married parents have not lived together as a family with the child they share, and 40% of never-married co-habiting parents separate before the child’s 5th birthday. These facts present unique challenges for dispute resolution specialists working with such parents to create co-parenting relationships and agreements that support the best interests of their children. Come to learn and share your experience with what are often among the toughest of domestic conflicts. This session is geared for mediators and case managers. The session begins at 1:30 PM and concludes by 4:30 PM; come at 1:00 for networking and snacks before the session. Registration cost is $35.
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HOPE Spring Session 2019
2019-03-04 17:30 - 2019-04-29 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
This Session is Full. Please register for the Summer or Fall session.
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 & manage emotions
* Create healthier boundaries while building trust & respect
This class consists of five sessions: March 4 and 18 and April 1, 15, and 29, 2019. One must attend ALL FIVE SESSIONS to complete the program.

KIPCOR Film Series: More Than a Word
2019-02-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Please join us as the KIPCOR Film Series continues on Sunday, February 17 at 3:00 p.m. “More Than a Word” tackles the controversy over Native-American-themed sports mascots and nicknames, with a particular focus on the pro football team in our nation’s capital.
Following the film we will enjoy a talkback session featuring Dr. Edward Valandra, Dean of St. Francis Indian Schools and Sherman Padgett, Principal, Wichita Heights High School.

KIPCOR Core Skills: Building a Trauma-Informed Culture at Work and Beyond
2019-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This session deals with creating a productive environment wherever you are. Regional expert Joyce McEwen Crane will lead us in the program, “Building a Trauma-Informed Culture at Work and Beyond”. Creating the most productive and effective environment, whether at work or elsewhere, means creating a safe, collaborative culture where relationships can flourish. By integrating trauma-informed principles into both your work and personal life, you will be better equipped to not only bring your best to every relationship, but to better understand how to connect with others in meaningful and effective, low-conflict ways. The session begins at 6:30 PM and concludes by 8:30 PM; come at 6:00 for networking and snacks before the session. Registration cost is $25.
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KIPCOR Core Skills: Teams that work
2019-01-17 00:00 | KS, United States
This event has been cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Join us on February 7 for the next class, Building a Trauma-Informed culture at Work and Beyond.

Practical Skills for Managing Interpersonal Conflict (Core Mediation)
2019-01-08 08:30 - 2019-01-11 17:00 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States

Managing Differences Within Faith Communities
2019-01-03 08:30 - 2019-01-04 17:00 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Differences in the congregation don’t have to result in a polarization that leaves a congregation stuck in disagreement. Resilient congregations understand this. Still, many of us feel ill prepared to handle conflict within our faith communities. In this course you will learn how to transform conflict into spiritual and community renewal, focusing on:
congregations as family systems;
levels of conflict within faith communities;
collaborative and transparent decision-making principles;
theological principles on conflict;
structured dialogue in high-anxiety situations; and
congregational discernment processes.
Explore these issues and develop practical techniques for working effectively with these ever-present dynamics.
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CME/CEU Shorts 2018
2018-12-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join KIPCOR for 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’s CME / CEU shorts will focus on two thematic areas – diversity and inclusion in mediation and the impacts of mental health and trauma in mediation and conflict. With visiting experts from near and far, you won’t want to miss it!
Will be approved for 6 hours of continuing mediation education.
Certificate of attendance for social work re-licensure.
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KIPCOR Core Skills: Unpacking Diversity Training
2018-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This month’s session, on December 6, features national expert Cherise Hairston presenting Unpacking Diversity Training: A deeper dive toward achieving authentic awareness.
Diversity training is a valuable starting place, yet we all are challenged by interactional barriers which undercut our desire to create communities that are welcoming and inclusive of everyone. This workshop will combine group discussion and experiential exercises to explore and practice the critical skills which can interrupt implicit bias and reduce relational harm during interactions with others.
Join us at 6:00 PM for networking and a light snack. The session begins promptly at 6:30 PM and concludes at 8:30 PM.
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KIPCOR Film Series: Digital Disconnect
2018-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Luyken Fine Arts Center, 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Please join us as the KIPCOR Film Series continues on Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. (note the earlier-than-usual time). “Digital Disconnect” looks at how commercialization and capitalism have radically-altered the original purpose of the Internet, and even pose a threat to Democracy itself.
Following the film we will enjoy a talkback session with Jennifer Cole, Co-Founder of DepICT Media in Wichita.

Domestic Mediation Training
2018-10-29 08:00 - 2018-10-31 17:00 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Early Bird registration discount extended to October 12!!
This training focuses on application of the mediation process to situations involving divorced or separating parents who cannot agree on issues related to child custody and parenting.
Topics include…
Divorce as family reorganization
Impact of divorce on children
Developmentally appropriate parenting plans
Working with high conflict families
Assessing for domestic violence and abuse
Kansas divorce and mediation law
Prerequisite: Core-level mediation training; completion of core co-mediations is not required.
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KIPCOR Core Skills: Communication Skills for Tense Times
2018-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This session is Communication Skills for tense Times: Are you tired of hot-button issues dividing your colleagues and social media pages? Frustrated with kitchen-table debates that get nowhere? Come to practice and gain skills in courageous conversations which build relationships rather than divide. The session begins at 6:30 PM and concludes by 8:30 PM. Registration cost is $25.
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KIPCOR Core Skills: Circle Process for Mediators
2018-10-11 13:00 - 16:30 | Kaufman House, 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us for KIPCOR’s new Continuing education Series for Everyone! You will engage with local and regional experts each month to gain the everyday skills you need to lead and thrive in a diverse, changing, and polarized world. Take home skills for use in your families, workplaces, and communities.
This first professional Mediator session is Circle Process for Mediators: Join us to learn the basics of the circles process and how it can improve your mediation practice. This class is specifically geared for trained mediators. The session begins at 1:30 PM and concludes by 4:30 PM. Registration cost is $35.
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