{"id":12055,"date":"2025-05-02T15:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T13:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/?p=12055"},"modified":"2025-05-02T15:23:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T13:23:56","slug":"transforming-conflict-into-connection-a-virtual-teach-in-and-deep-dive-into-the-wpdi-domestic-harmonizer-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/fr\/news\/transforming-conflict-into-connection-a-virtual-teach-in-and-deep-dive-into-the-wpdi-domestic-harmonizer-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Conflict into Connection: A Virtual Teach-In and Deep Dive into the WPDI Domestic Harmonizer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>May 2, 2025 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Domestic Harmonizer Program (DHP), launched in 2016, empowers schools across the U.S. to transform conflict into opportunities for growth and connection. Rooted in restorative practices, the DHP equips students, teachers, and parents with tools to foster empathy, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving. By focusing on repairing harm and building trust, the program helps schools move beyond managing misbehavior to creating supportive, inclusive communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to find out more, watch our recent Teach-In Session!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rpuhpK-7seU?si=b59UcDW84iuAJCXI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Meet the Panelists<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion was led by Elizabeth Jackson, our Communications Officer, who guided a panel of distinguished guests:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jennifer Brown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Principal, Cypress High School<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Valentina Villareal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Recent Cypress High School Graduate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monya Kian<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Domestic Program Director, WPDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Karen DeVoogd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Conflict Resolution Education Trainer, WPDI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lyd Halcott<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Program Coordinator, WPDI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each panelist brought a unique perspective, from program administration and training to direct experience in the classroom. Their insights provided a comprehensive look at how the DHP fosters conflict resolution and positive school climates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Join Us in Creating Peaceful Learning Environments<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Domestic Harmonizer Program continues to be a beacon of change, and we invite schools, educators, and students to join us in this mission. Together, we can transform conflict into opportunity and create a lasting impact in our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on the DHP and how to get involved, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/domesticharmonizer.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/domesticharmonizer.org\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon-250x63.png 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon-750x190.png 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon-768x194.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/BMO-Verizon-120x30.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"May 2, 2025 &#8211; Our Domestic Harmonizer Program (DHP), launched in 2016, empowers schools across the U.S. to transform conflict into opportunities for growth and connection. 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