Both can speak and be listened to by an impartial third party. Solving problems without violence, using mediation can relieve stress, resolve issues, boost self esteem and bring closure to issues. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process that brings together disputing parties in a neutral environment to discuss their situation, create a greater level of understanding between the parties and arrive at an agreement that all find acceptable. CDS mediators are professionally trained volunteer citizens who serve as third party neutrals. They listen and help disputing parties reach a greater level of understanding and if desired by the parties, develop an agreement to assist in resolving the differences.
Clients settle a wide range of disputes.
Resolutions are made between consumers and businesses, landlords and tenants, employers and employees, victims and offenders, teens and parents, family members, neighbors and friends. Referrals to CDS often come from several different sources such as the courts, law enforcement officials, lawyers, human service agency professionals, schools and churches. CDS can be contacted at the information listed above.