To document the agreed resolution after a peer mediation session, which outcome is typically produced?

• A. A verbal agreement only
• B. A formal complaint filed with administration
• C. A public announcement to the class
• D. A written agreement that summarizes the solution to the conflict

Answer: (D)

Documenting the agreed resolution in writing is the standard practice after a peer mediation session. The written agreement clearly captures what both students have agreed to do, includes any specific steps or commitments, and lays out timelines and any follow-up plan. This creates a concrete reference that reduces ambiguity, helps ensure accountability, and provides a safe way to track progress as the parties implement the solution. A verbal agreement alone can be forgotten or misinterpreted, and a formal complaint would shift the process toward administration rather than resolving the conflict collaboratively. A public announcement to the class would violate privacy and can undermine trust between the students involved.