The 1700-plus volunteer mediators take their skills and experience into their families, workplace and other community activities. Centers train many thousands more in various conflict resolution skills. Divorcing couples find a less traumatic process for resolving the emotional issues of child custody, child support, property division and related concerns. Reduce school violence. Serving as on-site coordinators, consultants and trainers, centers have assisted more than 300 schools across the state to successfully implement conflict resolution curriculum and peer mediation programs.
Schools report a reduction in violence and an improved atmosphere for learning.
Eases overburdened court dockets. Saves the courts time and money. Victims of crime gain restitution. Behaviors can be changed as to how people handle their conflicts, whether in their family, school, work, or community. Most court cases and acts of personal violence derive from such conflicts.