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Dispute Resolution Services

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 conflict. Below are just a few examples of common mediation topics, split into two basic categories.

Family Mediation includes:

Parenting plans; including custody, visitation and child support arrangements
Divorce or separation
Workplace or employment cases
Disputes between parents and children

Community Mediation includes:

Small claims and supreme court cases
Consumer/merchant disputes
Landlord-tenant disputes
Neighbor disputes, including neighborhood or homeowner groups
Peer/school disputes
Commercial or contract disputes
Special education (IEP)/school disputes

Other Alternatives

In addition to Mediation services, we offer alternatives such as Arbitration and Facilitation that are more specialized.

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.

Facilitation is designed for large groups or whole organizations who need to create a plan or resolve complex disputes.

The Peacemaker Program, Inc. provides a continuum of services including skill development, dispute resolution programs and child advocacy services through the use of carefully trained volunteers. Our mission is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.

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Style Quiz

What is your preferred Dispute Resolution style?

	Competing: I like to win, and that means the other person has to lose. Sorry, but that's the way it is!
	Conciliating. I prefer to be the "bigger person" and let the other person win when I can. Somebody needs to keep the peace!
	Circumventing. I avoid conflict whenever I can. There's no reason to spend every minute fighting!
	Compromising. Most of the time, everybody should give a little, and everybody should get a little. I just want what's fair!
	Collaborating. I think there's a perfect solution for every problem, and I work hard for it. Look at what people need, not what they want!