Conflict-resolution workshops for teens, educators

The Richmond Peace Education Center will offer two conflict-resolution workshops in the coming months:

For educators and other adults: Aug. 18-19, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuition is $150, which includes the cost of a training manual. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Educators will be eligible to earn recertification points for state licensure. Successful completion of the workshop qualifies interested participants as an apprentice on the RPEC conflict-resolution training team.

For more information or to register, call the center at (804) 232-1002 or e-mail .

For children grade 8 through age 20: Sept. 26-27, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The workshop is free for those selected to participate. Participants who successfully complete this training will earn community-service credit and become part of the Richmond Youth Peace Project teen conflict-resolution training team. Download a short application form at http://www.rpec.org, or e-mail for more information.

Both workshops will be held at the Berryman Center, 400 W. 32nd St., in Richmond.