The Dayton Mediation Center has served the Dayton community since 1987. Generally, community case referrals come from a variety of sources including Priority Boards, Neighborhood Associations, Police, The Ombudsman's office, The Legal Aid Society and self referrals from publicity. Its services are now available to surrounding communities. Often, though, community cases are scheduled during weekdays and evenings at times and locations convenient for participants.
Cases generally involve businesses, juveniles, landlords and tenants and pets.
Issues presented in community mediations are as varied as noise, behavior concerns parking, traffic, property, non-payment of debts and many other issues. The Center offers 1-4 hour introductions to conflict management to organizations that are interested in understanding the nature of conflict and how it affects people and organizations. The Center also offers mediation training to select organizations who are interested in implementing conflict management systems and committed to a long-term implementation regime. Consulting The Center provides mediation services and the development of conflict resolution systems for non-profit organizations.