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THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual event on May 8th, CCR Presents: Enchanted Garden! It was a fantastic evening of community, fun, and support. It would not have been possible without all of our attendees, sponsors, donors, vendors, volunteers, and staff. We appreciate you all!

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The Power of Tenant-Landlord Mediation

CCR can help people in the city of Chicago and beyond with tenant-landlord issues. Watch this video to learn more! (jump to 1:10 to hear about CCR)

TRAINING DIRECTOR PARI KARIM SPEAKS ON WBEZ ABOUT HOW TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS AT THE HOLIDAY DINNER TABLE

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CCR'S JUVENILE RE-ENTRY MEDIATION PROGRAM IS FEATURED IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOURNAL

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THIS NEW YORK TIMES GUEST ESSAY IS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAMS. CHICAGO IS HIGHLIGHTED AS A SUCCESS STORY!

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ABOUT CCR

Who We Are

CCR's mediation services are free to people in conflict. Trainings are also available, including:

Public trainings in mediation skills
Customized conflict management workshops

CCR believes resolving everyday conflict can have huge impacts. CCR works to develop and expand chances to resolve conflict. This provides a space to build community and strengthen access to justice.

Every year thousands of people use CCR to mediate their conflicts. Dedicated staff and volunteers provide flexible and free services.

OUR HISTORY

CCR is proud to provide free mediation services at sites located throughout Cook County.

Through the Small Claims and Eviction Mediation Program CCR provides free, on-site mediation services

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Mediation Services

The Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) prides itself on continuously developing and expanding opportunities...

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Training Programs

The Center for Conflict Resolution training programs focus on the conceptual and practical knowledge in the field...

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Volunteering at CCR

Volunteer mediators are at the core of CCR's mission. They are at the forefront of practice in the conflict resolution field. CCR volunteers mediate a wide range of high conflict, high emotion disputes with diverse parties. Learn more about volunteering at CCR today!

OUR CLIENTS

This video describes mediation services offered by CCR. It tells the story of clients who wanted to resolve a parenting dispute. It includes commentary from judges, volunteers, Board and staff members.

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CCR CLIENT STORY

Trent broke up with Jess after hearing rumors that she cheated on him. Jess and her friends confronted Trent, and he shoved Jess. A fight broke out, resulting in Trent’s arrest.

They were referred to mediation. Trent revealed that he was trying to avoid being recruited into a gang at school. It was rumored that Jess had been cheating with a member of a rival gang. Trent’s recruiters threatened to address the situation if he didn’t handle it himself.

Jess didn't know any of this before. She insisted that she hadn’t cheated on him. The mediator repeated the parties’ needs and emotions back to them. Both felt hurt by the other, and both of them needed safety.

The two apologized for not talking and for letting things get physical between them. They agreed to tell everyone that the cheating rumors were not true, and that they were back together.

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Help support CCR's free mediation services! Your donation also supports conflict management trainings for the Chicagoland area. How can you support CCR?