Community Mediation: Is a process that helps people in conflict reach a mutually satisfying and reasonable resolution with the assistance of a neutral and trained mediator (3rd party).

What kinds of cases do we mediate?

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Landlord/Tenant
• Neighbor Disputes
• Group/Organizational Conflict
• Employee/Employer
• Business/Consumer

What is the role of the mediator?

• Guides the process and helps the participants improve their communication.
• Remains neutral and impartial.
• Helps participants reach their own agreement.
• Facilitates the process.
• Does NOT give legal advice.

What are the benefits of mediation?

• Fast: Mediation is quick.
• Saves Money: Services are either free or on a sliding scale.
• Flexible: Can be scheduled anytime for your convenience.
• Empowering: You decide the outcome, not the court system.
• Confidential & Private: Respects your privacy.
• Safe & Low Stress: Mediations are held in a neutral, non-threatening, safe environment; outside of the court system.
• Mutually Satisfying: Agreements are reached in more than 85% of cases.