Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community. Stay tuned for event highlights, photo galleries and ways to get involved after Empower 2026!
Building Conflict Skills for Life
Conflict is part of being human, but most of us never learned how to handle it in productive ways. At Western Justice Center, we empower young people and the adults who support them with the skills for real conflict resolution—listening, understanding, problem-solving, and repairing harm.
Invest in Justice. Spark Lasting Change.
Your support creates spaces where every student belongs and schools become places of trust and growth. Because of you, we can provide the skills that last a lifetime—and transform communities for generations. Your gift is more than a donation: it’s a commitment to building a more just, connected, and compassionate future.
Invest in Justice. Spark Lasting Change.
Your support creates spaces where every student belongs and schools become places of trust and growth. Because of you, we can provide the skills that last a lifetime—and transform communities for generations. Your gift is more than a donation: it’s a commitment to building a more just, connected, and compassionate future.
Where Conflict Becomes Opportunity
We partner with schools and youth organizations to create a world where productive conflict is the new norm—where students are leaders of change, educators are supported, and justice begins before harm escalates.
Collaborative Partnerships
We partner with school districts and charter networks to build restorative communities from the ground up—so healthy conflict, healing, and belonging become foundational to learning.
Conflict Resolution Education
We equip young people with the tools to listen deeply, understand one another, and help their peers work through conflict—empowering them to lead by example and foster peace.
Custom Coaching & Training
We offer practical strategies and trauma-informed guidance that help create classrooms and communities filled with trust, confidence, and belonging.
Youth Peacebuilding Summit
We amplify youth voice and leadership—bringing students together from across Los Angeles County to connect, learn, and inspire one another to spark real change in their communities.
A Vibrant Home for Changemakers
Discover affordable, collaborative office and meeting space in a welcoming campus community of nearly 20 mission-driven organizations.
Our Reach
38
Partner schools across
Los Angeles County
4,549
Students, educators and volunteers trained in conflict resolution and restorative practices
38,000+
Young people learning in schools where conflict resolution tools are in use
Real Skills, Real Change
In a divided world, learning to navigate conflict with empathy and without violence may be the most important skill of all. It’s how we build justice, opportunity, and connection—not just in school, but for life.
Words from Our Community
We can tell these skills are important because we see their absence in leadership and in society. Learning these skills that our generation has somehow lost is, I think, going to be crucial to how our society and our culture progress.
Hon. Halim Dhanidina
I’m proud to be associated with this work, it’s really healing our communities in a deep way. Watching young people build these skills helps me understand my purpose. If I had these skills when I was younger, my relationships would be completely different.
Shaphan Roberts, Ph.D.
Community circles and peer mediation have launched in ways we never even expected. The shift is about people being willing to be vulnerable, to really see each other, and to build a sense of belonging and community in our schools.
Julianne Reynoso, Ed.D.
Before we had peer mediation, we definitely had a lot more fights and conflicts between students. Peer mediation helped our students learn how to communicate better and resolve their problems in a very mature manner.
Dominique Perez
Everybody in the community, parents, students, staff, administration, district personnel—everybody’s a valued part of the community. And when you feel like you have a voice, you want to be more a part of the solution.
Randell Johnson
Peer mediation in school helps students resolve conflict. We’re leaders on campus. Sometimes students might not have people to talk to. When they come to us, we can use those skills to make sure they're heard and feel safe.
Angel Rodriguez
I became a peer mediator because I wanted to help out my fellow classmates. During peer mediations, I can connect with my peers one-on-one and build a connection that some teachers may not be able to.
Taemin Han
The community-building circles and peer mediation—we’ve seen that they’re working and the changes they’ve made on our campus, especially after the fires. The work has helped us come together as a community and hold that resilience to move forward.
Madeline Velasquez
Being able to help them figure out solutions on their own, develop communication skills, and listen with an open heart. They’re able to use those skills to have solutions in a non-violent way—at school, at home, anywhere.
Kiyana Hendrix
I think the Western Justice Center is empowering the next generation of peacemakers. These skills are invaluable regardless of where the student decides to go professionally, as well as in their personal lives.
Lise Prisarojn
Stay Connected. Build Peace.
Sign up for our newsletter to learn about upcoming trainings, volunteer opportunities and the latest stories from the field. Get inspired by the impact of students and educators building peace in their schools and communities.
Our Partners & Funders
Thank you for helping us build more just and peaceful communities, one young leader at a time.Â
55 South Grand Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 584-7494
Subscribe
#BuildingPeaceTogether
© 2026 Western Justice Center. All Rights Reserved.