COMMUNITY
MEDIATION

MEDIATION: THE FACTS

85+%

Disputes solved through Mediation, avoiding the need for court litigation

75-80%

Cases settle on the day of the mediation

Up to 80%

Mediation can reduce dispute resolution costs up to 80+% compared to traditional court litigation.

THE CASE FOR MEDIATION

Conflict happens in every community — lawsuits don’t have to.

We envision a community where disputes are first resolved through dialogue, understanding, and collaboration rather than litigation or escalation. Community Mediation provides a respectful, affordable, and constructive way for neighbors, families, businesses, and individuals to resolve disputes before they become courtroom battles.

Currently, there are 400+ community mediation programs operating around the country helping people move from conflict to conversation — one resolution at a time.

Common disputes handled by The Mediation Center includes:

Neighbor disputes
Landlord-tenant conflicts
Family disagreements
Parenting and custody issues
Workplace conflict
Consumer-business complaints
School and youth disputes
HOA disagreements
Small claims and minor civil matters
Community or cultural tensions

Call 211 to schedule a case or find out more about mediation. Sessions are scheduled within 48 hours and facilitated by experienced state-certified mediators.