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Community Mediation Services works toward the following Mission and Vision:

 

Mission… To assist people in resolving their disputes in a confidential, affordable, and peaceful manner by providing trained mediators in a neutral setting.


Vision… To make conflict resolution, thru the process of facilitative mediation, available and affordable to all people in the areas served by Community Mediation Services.

THE MEDIATION PROCESS

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What is the Mediation Process?

  • Mediation is a process in which two or more people involved in a dispute meet in a private, confidential setting, and with the help of a neutral trained mediator together work out a solution to their problem.

  • Mediation is an effective, efficient, affordable alternative to litigation for helping people resolve their differences.

  • Mediation offers the opportunity for parties to participate in resolving their dispute rather than having it resolved for them.

  • During mediation all parties involved in the dispute explain the problem situation as they see it and present their ideas on how they think the matter can be resolved. Mediators help the disputing parties develop and agree upon a realistic, workable solution to their problem.

  • Mediators are community volunteers who receive specialized training in conflict resolution techniques and communication skills. A mediator is not a judge; they do not decide who is right or wrong in a disagreement.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Annette Wells

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COMMUNITY MEDIATION 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jack Kischnick, President

Todd Chamberlain, Vice President
Carol Dezur, Secretary/Treasurer

Laurie Jamison
Carol Kohut

Barbara Koss

Christin McKerchie

Chuck Varner

Larissa Waltman

Staff

Jessica
Case Management Supervisor
jessica@mimediation.com
989-732-1576 - Press 1
Small Claims & Parenting Time

Francene
Mediation Outreach Specialist
francene@mimediation.com
989-732-1576 - Press 2
Special Education, Truancy, Probate, Child Protection, Fresh Start/Restorative Practices

Lauren
Administrative Assistant
lauren@mimediation.com
989-732-1576

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