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Mediation is an alternative way

to resolve disputes.

 

With mediation, you do not give up control of your dispute for someone else to decide. Participants have an opportunity to find their own solutions with the help of a neutral third person. Our mediation programs:

• are confidential

• are faster than a trial

• are inexpensive or free

• preserve relationships

• improve communication

• produce lasting, meaningful agreements

  
 

Mediation can solve all types of conflicts.

 

Mediation works well in almost any type of case.  Here are just a few examples of common mediation topics:

  • Parenting plans; including custody, visitation and child support arrangements

  • Divorce or separation

  • Workplace or employment cases

  • Disputes between parents and children

  • Small claims and supreme court cases

  • Consumer/merchant disputes

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  • Landlord-tenant disputes

  • Neighbor disputes, including neighborhood or homeowner groups

  • Peer/school disputes

  • Commercial or contract disputes

  • Special education (IEP)/school disputes

  
 

Mediation makes a difference in

the lives of families, like the “Kendels”.

     John Kendel didn’t know what to do. Sixteen-year-old Ashley was disrespectful and uncontrollable. She was constantly skipping school, staying out late at night, and at times, not coming home for days at a time. The single father knew things had gone too far when Ashley was found with an open beer in her hands after police broke up a local teen party.

     In an attempt to put her life back on track and keep Ashley from trouble, the family came to mediation. At first Ashley was reluctant. But soon, the mediator helped her realize that John was not coming to mediation to scold or judge her actions, but to speak openly and honestly about how her mistakes had been hurting him.

John spoke of his concerns for their home life and how his daughter’s behavior and actions were negatively affecting his four other children. This proud man spoke with tears in his eyes, of one of his biggest fears; losing his little girl. 

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     Ashley spoke of how she wanted to fit in and yet, at the same time, how she wanted to be herself. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she spoke of how she never knew how her father was feeling because they never had talked about their feelings. Because of mediation, the two began to repair a broken relationship between father and daughter.

     Overwhelmed with gratitude, John turned to the mediator before leaving and stuck out a callused hand. “Thank you,” John said with the faintest crack in his voice. He smiled and continued, “thank you for giving me my daughter back.”

 
  
 

Interested in Volunteering?

 
Volunteer

        Mediators come from all different types of  backgrounds and professions and should posses:

  • A desire to help others achieve positive outcomes

  • Good communication skills

  • The ability to remain objective and non-judgmental

     The Peacemaker Program's basic mediation training was our most successful yet!  We're already starting a waiting list for the next training, so don't let this opportunity to learn valuable conflict resolution skills and help your community pass you by.  Sign up today!

Please click here or call 315.724.1718 for more information

  

Arbitration

     Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party (the arbitrator) is empowered to determine the settlement of the issue. Their decision is final and binding on the parties, and is enforceable in a court of law.  The types we offer are:

  • Small Claims Court

  • Lemon Law

  

"My 17 year old son was using drugs, hanging with the wrong crowd and failing school.  Since our mediation 3 months ago, my son talks to me, he has chosen better friends and the he is going to graduate this year."

Mediation: bringing families together again!

   

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     The Mission of The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.