Conflict Resolution

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Our Conflict Resolution program objective is to successfully intervene in “street beefs” using Peace Mediators, and work within communities to reduce the occurrence of violent crimes.

Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship. After all, two people can’t be expected to agree on everything, all the time. Learning how to deal with conflict—rather than avoiding it—is crucial. When conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a relationship, but when handled in a respectful, positive way, conflict provides an opportunity to strengthen the bond between two people. By learning these skills for conflict resolution, you can keep your personal and professional relationships strong and growing.

The term “street beefs” is used to identify any individual or group conflict within the community hat can spill out into the streets. Left unresolved, this conflict could and in many cases does escalate to a level of violent behavior. The solution offered by this initiative is conflict resolution delivered in a private, open-forum, using group support. All meetings and information obtained are confidential. The purpose is to find the root cause of the conflict, develop workable solutions, and obtain basic agreement from both parties involved in the dispute. The results of this effort will give individuals viable options to handling conflict and prevent senseless violence.

We have a Five Step Intervention Process:

Step 1 – Receiving the initial call:

Step 2 – Face to Face:

Step 3 – Reaching Out:

Step 4 – Finding a Solution:

Step 5 – Providing Follow-up:

Mr. Muhammad is a native of New Orleans. He graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School and
received his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Xavier University. He is married to
Sister Michelle Muhammad, and they have two beautiful daughters, Nandi and Azire.

Mr. Muhammad is a gifted playwright. He received the August Wilson Award and has had some of his works such works as A Forced Family Tradition, A Black Tragedy and Color Me Dead performed. He was also a member of the Black Drama Club while attending Xavier University. He has been honored to be one of the fellows in the Dr. Norman Francis (the longest standing President of Xavier) Leadership Program. Each fellow was approved by Dr. Francis. Mr. Muhammad is presently teaching History and Social Studies on the secondary level at a local High School in New Orleans.

Brother Willie Muhammad

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