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Neighborhood conflicts can be stressful. Mediation can be an effective tool for a resolving issues when direct communictation does not work. The key is to use mediation early in the conflict. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process.

Victim/Offender Dialogue (VOD)

The victims of criminal offenses are often overlooked during the legal proceedings.

Facilitated by a trained mediator in a safe setting, VOD can be a pathway to healing and restorative justice, as well as an opportunity for all parties to understand the reasons and impact of their actions and decisions.

Landlord/Tenant Mediation

It is sometimes difficult for landlords/tenants to see eye to eye or to connect in a positive manner.

Mediation can be a great tool to help both parties hear each other's concerns and develop an agreement that meets the needs of the moment.

Parent/Adolescent and Family Mediation

Today's stressful and challenging pressures can strain relationships and cause friction between family members.

Mediation can help families develop the skills to better navigate difficult times and strengthen the family bond.

Training

We provide training in the form of neighborhood accountability boards, conflict resolution and restorative practices for communities, schools, businesses, and government agencies. We also provide Practicums for mediators.

We can work with you to develop a training program that meets your specific needs.

What to expect from Mediation

For mediation to work, parties must mutually agree to participate with an

open mind.

While every case is different, your case will always start with a personal one-on-one visit with a trained and experienced mediator to discuss your specific situation and concerns.

This is followed by the opportunity to work in a safe space with all parties to hear each others issues and explanations for how each came to be in the situation. The parties will be given the opportunity to state their needs and work with each other to come to an agreement or resolution.

Depending on the situation, the resolution could occur in one or more sessions with one of our mediators