Which of the following is typically NOT part of a comprehensive school conflict resolution plan?

• A. Curriculum
• B. Mediation
• C. Evaluation
• D. Negotiation

Answer: (D)

A comprehensive school conflict resolution plan centers on prevention, formal resolution processes, and evaluation. Prevention comes from a curriculum that teaches students how to manage emotions, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts nonviolently. For resolution, schools use a structured process such as mediation or facilitated dialogues to address disputes in a guided, controlled way. Evaluation involves collecting data on incidents, outcomes, and overall program effectiveness to make ongoing improvements. Negotiation is a valuable skill that may be taught within the curriculum or used during mediation, but it isn’t typically listed as a separate, stand-alone component of the plan. It functions as a method within the broader processes, not as an independent pillar of the program.