begin by trying to nurture good relations and ties with the community all the time in the belief that community involvement gives the community a stake in the institution and a sense of direct responsibility that is otherwise lacking. This is a proactive approach to controlling conflict that can be very effective. It is a method often known as building bridges. A reactive way of dealing with conflicts is what comes about after a problem has developed, after complaints have been made, and when the school tries to address those problems and find a solution.
Conflicts that develop within the confines of the school itself are addressed through both formal and informal procedures, depending on the nature of the conflict. There are con
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