The Law-Related Education Academy is sponsored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education with funding made possible by the Arizona Department of Education School Safety Program.
Reducing Aggressive Behavior Through Conflict Resolution Academy
(Middle/High School)
Participant Agenda
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to…
- Educate youth on how to resolve conflicts both in person and online
- Utilize effective communication skills
- Navigate problem solving skills
- Understand the importance of reporting potential violent or aggressive actions
December 4, 2025
8:30-9:00 AM Check-In
Participants will sign-in and enjoy a continental breakfast.
9:00 AM Welcome, Introductions, & Housekeeping
Introduction of academy faculty and staff. Overview of academy objectives and housekeeping.
Facilitators: Bobby Zavala and Ashley Cagnetta
Academy Expectations
Participants will discuss expectations for the academy.
Icebreaker
Participants will get to know their peers.
Lesson 1 What is Conflict?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the benefits of positively working through conflict.
Lesson 2 Social and Legal Consequences
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that explains the social, school, and legal consequences of aggressive behavior in conflict situations.
Lesson 3 Online Aggression
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how differences in messaging styles can lead to misunderstanding or conflict.
What Do You Think? Poll Question
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the interactive poll question tool on LawForKids.org.
Lunch
Escape Room
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the escape rooms on LawForKids.org.
Lesson 4 Conflict Resolution Styles
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how to implement different conflict resolution styles based on a situation.
Lesson 5 Conflict with Authority
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how to interact appropriately with authority figures.
Lesson 6 Reporting Violent and Aggressive Behaviors
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth appropriate reporting sources.
Wrap Up
Participants will review the training expectations and submit evaluations.
ADE Update
Participants will be informed of new updates.
5:00 PM Adjourn
This academy is approved by the Arizona Department of Education and meets the requirements of the School Safety Program.
Faculty
Ashley Cagnetta
Instruction Specialist
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Robert Zavala
District Security Coordinator
Tolleson Union High School District