Community Mediation Programs
The focus of Community Mediation is to promote alternative dispute resolution processes that enable individuals, community/neighborhood groups, and organizations to resolve conflicts without litigation; and to improve community group and personal relationships through neutral third party, fact finding, conciliating, facilitating, mediation and arbitration. Mediation is a useful option for dealing with many different types of disputes in the community.  By working through a neutral third party, people are given the opportunity to establish their own agreement.

What Kinds of Conflicts Can Be Handled?
Animal Complaint
Breach of Contract
Consumer/Merchant
Employer/Employee
Eldercare
Family Problem
Harassment
Interpersonal Dispute
Landlord/Tenant               
Neighbor/Neighbor
Noise
Petit Larceny
Property Dispute
Restitution for Damages
Small Claims
Theft of Services
Violation of Town/City Ordinance
and others…   
                      
Benefits of Mediation
With the help of a mediator, disputing parties can work together to find a mutually acceptable resolution to their conflict in a time and cost effective way that is both neutral and confidential. Mediation very often assists parties in either transforming or restoring their relationship to one that is respectful and conducive to effective communication.  Mediation helps the parties to look forward, focusing on positive and healthy outcomes.

Fees
Most of DRC's services are provided at no cost to the parties, and when there is a fee, it is a reasonable, pay-as-you-go basis.

For More Imformation…
First, simply call the DRC at 845.294.8082 for more information or to set up an appointment.  You can also contact us by e-mail by clicking here.