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Peer co-tutoring to enhance educational mediation
Por José Jesús Trujillo El enfoque o perspectiva sociogrupal tiene como principal interés conocer qué papel adoptan los miembros de un grupo ante la victimización de un compañero (Salmivalli, et al., 1996). Desde esta perspectiva, es importante el papel de agresores y víctimas, pero también la pasividad del público o audiencia, la actuación del defensor de la víctima, o la del ayudante del agresor. Como parte del problema, los iguales tienen también en sus manos la solución, a través de los programas de mediación entre iguales. Según las palabras de Salmivalli et al. (1996), si el acoso es un problema grupal, la contribución del grupo en … Read more
Deinstitutionalization in child protection: between the impetus for change and the challenges of practice
In recent times, the word deinstitutionalization has gone from being a relatively limited technical term to becoming a kind of compass for guiding the transformation of the child protection system. It appears with increasing frequency in state strategies, regional plans, and professional discourse. On paper, the direction seems clear: to move towards more personalized, community-based models of care that are less dependent on traditional residential structures. However, when we get down to the ground of daily practice, the debate becomes considerably more complex. Those who work directly with children and adolescents know… Read more
Restorative process and mediation
By José Jesús Trujillo. Conflict resolution and the building of healthy relationships are critical aspects of any society. To address these processes effectively, conflict theory and peacebuilding have developed various methodologies and approaches, among which restorative practices and mediation processes stand out. Although both share general objectives—promoting effective communication, accountability, and reconciliation—they present key differences that must be considered to adapt intervention methodologies in the field. Restorative practices stem from the ancestral traditions of indigenous cultures such as the Maori, the Navajo, and the First Nations of… Read more
