The Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw and Livingston Counties seeks to build peaceful communities by offering a variety of affordable conflict resolution services and trainings

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General Civil Mediator Training

Training Dates have been Scheduled! May 31, June 1-2 and June 7-9, 2013 Approved by The Michigan State Court Administrative Office WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Stages of Mediated Problem Solving Conflict Theory Balancing Power Managing a Negotiation Cultural See details

Peer Mediaton

Peer mediation involves training students in problem solving and conflict resolution.  Conflict is a natural part of life, and sometimes students may not deal with it appropriately.  Peer mediation training See details

Adult Guardianship

Our mediators have advanced training in Adult Guardianship  situations. Typical issues that are addressed: Health/medical care, financial decisions, living arrangements, family relationships, including who should be the decision-maker or the See details

Special Education Mediation

Issues which arise between parents of students with disabilities and school personnel are often challenging and emotional. Although everyone wants the best educational program for each student, not everyone always See details

Divorce and Separation

Mediation is less combative than litigation and helps to preserve the part of the relationship necessary to co-parent or re-address issues afterwards.  Domestic relations mediation can be used to address: See details

General Civil Mediator Training Peer Mediaton Adult Guardianship Special Education Mediation Divorce and Separation
DRC In the News PDF Print E-mail

Recently The Dispute Resolution Center took part in the Michigan Radio's Documentary on RACE.  Our Conflict Resolution Program at Ypsilanti High School was highlighted.  Please click the Michigan Radio icon to read the article which also features one of the programs Peer Mediators.

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Cornerstone Celebration Thank You! PDF Print E-mail

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MANY THANKS to the weather dodging attendees at the Cornerstone of the Community Celebration!  We enjoyed wide success in atmosphere, fundraising, and community! The Ann Arbor City Club staff was hospitable and the

 
What is Mediation? PDF Print E-mail
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Over the course of a typical 2 hour mediation, mediators lead disputing parties through a discussion and help them develop their own agreement. Everyone gets heard without interruptions, in a safe comfortable setting. Although most mediations end in agreement, the option of litigation is still open to disputing parties if they are not satisfied with the results.


The Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw County has helped thousands of people achieve satisfactory results and avoid costly litigation through mediation.
 
DRC Mediator Reception PDF Print E-mail

Every Year The DRC thanks its wonder Volunteer Mediators at Appreciation Reception. Below are some highlights from this year's celebration!   Thanks again DRC Volunteers!!

 
The DRC Contracts with YPS to Bring Conflict Resolution Serives Details on annarbor.com PDF Print E-mail

Ypsilanti-high-school-thumb-350x228-125297Ann Arbor.com recently published an article detailing Ypsilanti Public Schools approval of the contract for The Dispute Resolution Center to provide conflict resolution services officials say will improve the school’s overall environment.  

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4101 Washtenaw Suite 1105
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-794-2125

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