Community Dispute Settlement

Abdul Cader 

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2 years ago

I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for the opportunity to participate on Basic Mediation Training program, which was sponsored by the Community Dispute Settlement Center. I feel privileged to have been a part of this program, and it has truly been a valuable and enriching experience for me. Firstly, I would like to commend the CDSC team for organizing such an insightful and comprehensive program. The training program content was well-structured, informative, and covered role play sessions related to Mediation. T... read more

Amy Mariani 

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2 years ago

I've done multiple trainings at CDSC on mediation and facilitation over the years and have always been impressed with the quality of the programs. The trainers really know their stuff and the mediators in attendance have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their trainings to anyone interested in learning more about mediation or conflict resolution. 

Lisa M 

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2 years ago

I participated in their re-entry program with good intentions with my brother. First session went well; second session he showed up on drugs. I said this to the mediators and they said "well, we don't know him". It was obvious. So I was subjected to 90 minutes of his angry ranting at me and yelling. Mediators did NOTHING to re-focus mediation. I was told this was "intentional mediation" and that wasn't what they did. BS. A mediators JOB is to keep mediation on track, moving towards resolution. Yes. There are different styles... read more