The
mission of the
Mountainside Community
Mediation Center,
Inc., is to educate members
of the Allegany County
community about conflict
resolution, to train community
members in mediation and other
alternate dispute resolution
techniques, and to assist
community members in their
efforts to resolve conflicts
and improve relationships.
The Center provides mediation services across a continuum from minor disagreements up to major disputes involving physical violence. Mediation services are available to assist in resolving disputes involving household members; neighbors, co-workers, or fellow students; landlords, religious communities, or neighborhood associations.
The Center works to establish a diverse network of referral sources to increase the use of mediation and reinforce the message that community mediation is connected with all parts of the community.
Recent accomplishments of The Mountainside Community Mediation Center
The Center provides mediation services across a continuum from minor disagreements up to major disputes involving physical violence. Mediation services are available to assist in resolving disputes involving household members; neighbors, co-workers, or fellow students; landlords, religious communities, or neighborhood associations.
The Center works to establish a diverse network of referral sources to increase the use of mediation and reinforce the message that community mediation is connected with all parts of the community.
Recent accomplishments of The Mountainside Community Mediation Center
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Ongoing development of a
Conflict Resolution Center
in Allegany County which
until 2007 was not served by
a community mediation
program.
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Continual education of
community members about
conflict resolution and
mediation.
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Continual improvement of the
MCMC board that governs our
community mediation program
in a manner that is based on
collaborative problem
solving among staff,
volunteers and community
members.
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Formation of an Outreach
Committee charged with
generating public support,
including financial support
for the work of the MCMC, by
doing educational work;
working with volunteers to
further the mission of the
MCMC.
- Formation of a Program Committee charged with oversight to and guidance regarding how the conflict resolution services are provided.