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Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services offered at Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services offered at Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties
Offers low-cost mediation in person, over the phone, and at small claims court. Mediates neighborhood problems, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, family problems/employees problems.
Services are provided by trained professional mediators who volunteer their time.
Services include:
- Face to Face Mediation
- Coaching for problems
- Some simple negotiation over the telephone
TYPES OF PROBLEMS THE CENTER WILL HANDLE:
- Divorce mediation
- Parenting Plan mediation
- Neighborhood problems (noise, pets, parking, lawn & garden, property line problems and other nuisances)
- Landlord-tenant issues (deposits, repairs, damages, etc.)
- Real estate or personal property
- Business consumer problems (faulty merchandise, refunds, exchanges, etc.)
- Employer/employee grievances
- School problems involving faculty or administration, students or parents
- Family issues such as problems related to divorce and parenting plans
- Other domestic problems not involving violence or other factors that require professional intervention or assistance
TYPES OF PROBLEMS NOT HANDLED: Any problem requiring legal assistance, such as filing lawsuits (criminal defenses, will preparation, etc.); issues involving drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, abuse to children, or issues where one or more parties fears abuse; or problems where a party cannot speak adequately on their own behalf, although can work with clients who have a case manager.
Other Services Provided:
- Offers workshop of varying lengths to organizations, businesses, and groups on a range of topics including: conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, conflict styles, and dealing with difficult people.
- Victim Offender Meeting Program: Brings together victims of juvenile crime with the offenders to talk about the impact of the crime and for the youth to make amends.
- Assists senior citizens to resolve disputes with family members, businesses, landlords, neighbors and others through mediation.
- Parent Youth Mediation Service: Allows parents and teenagers or pre-teens to sit down together to talk about how things are going within the family and develop agreements on behaviors, level of independence, respectful communication and consequences. Co-mediators assist the mediating parties.
Categories
Mediation
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Elder Law
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Consumer Law
Conflict Resolution Training
Housing Complaints
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Divorce Assistance
Rental Security Deposit Complaints
Labor Arbitration/Mediation
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Dispute Resolution and Mediation offered at Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
Dispute Resolution and Mediation offered at Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation is an opportunity for people to have conversations and come to resolutions about the things that matter most to them. Mediation is confidential, safe, and effective. PDRC has a sliding scale for mediation fees.
Mediation is one way that people can resolve their conflicts and still maintain or improve the quality of the relationship with the other person. In a family, a business environment, or in small towns, this can be especially important. What you can expect in a mediation session: Trained certified mediators to guide you through the mediation process and the expectation of the mediation To keep the communication productive and focused on the issue the mediator will outline what it means to mediate in good faith Time to tell all parties your story, how you feel, and how you would like to resolve the issues Time to listen and hear the other parties’ stories, how they feel, and how they would like to resolve the issues Work together to outline a list of items you would like resolved Talk to each other and come to mutually agreeable solutions Design your own settlement agreements that are long lasting Mediation sessions can last up to 3 hours, and parties can schedule multiple session based on their own needs. Parenting Plan Creation and Parenting Plan Modifications In the state of Washington, parents are required to have a "Parenting Plan" before a judge will grant a divorce. In Mediation the parents can work together in the best interest of the children, work through historical issues, and work towards healthy communication and respectful relationship. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to design their parenting plan that looks to the future; identifying potential changes in their lives: i.e. new partners, residential transfers, children's changing needs. When parents' communication is ineffective, children suffer in school, in peer relationships and in self-esteem. Unresolved conflict is expensive. Business Mediations are an effective and efficient process to help resolve employment disputes. A neutral mediator can assist parties in reaching a voluntary, negotiated agreement. Choosing mediation to resolve employment disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and brings satisfaction for both the employer and the employee. According to Halvorson Human Resources, the cost of turnover ranges from approximately 3 months pay for an hourly worker to $145,000 for a hi-tech employee. Conflict is expensive. PDRC offers the following meditations: Family, Divorce, Parenting Plans, Foreclosure, Neighborhood, Workplace, Business, Landlord/Tenant
Categories
Mediation
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Communication Training
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Criminal Justice/Legal Services Volunteer Opportunities
Conflict Resolution Training
Dispute Resolution offered at Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County
Dispute Resolution offered at Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County
Provides options for settling disputes voluntarily out of court. Professionally trained volunteer mediators meet with clients to assist them in reaching mutually agreeable solutions. Costs are sliding scale fees.
The Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County offers mediation as a more peaceful alternative to litigation. If your wish is to avoid the court system, improve communication, or preserve or restore relationships, mediation is designed to do just that. Clients that choose to use mediation still have the option of using the court system should the outcome of mediation not meet their needs. What is Mediation? An informal process where impartial mediators help people resolve a conflict. Mediators facilitate, or guide, the conversation. Parties talk about what is important to them in a safe setting. A private and confidential process. An opportunity to explore options not considered in the past. A chance to develop realistic, workable solutions. Clients control the outcome - reaching an agreement is voluntary. The DRC does not provide legal advice, counseling services or tell people how to resolve their conflict in mediation services. Who should use mediation? Mediation is an excellent choice for clients who wish to have a say in the outcome of the conflict. Typical cases we hear involve; Divorce cases, creating or Modifying Parent Plans, family/interpersonal disputes, Neighborhood conflicts, Commercial disputes, Landlord and tenant disputes, Workplace conflicts, Contract negotiations, Large group facilitations, Communication agreements and more.
Categories
Conflict Resolution Training
Mediation
Divorce Assistance
Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution