Community Matters

Mediation can help community members resolve disputes through the communication of issues and the consideration of solutions.

Mediation can help those who want to:

Continue to be involved in cooperative relationships
Resolve short-term problems

Situations which may be appropriate for mediation include:

Neighbor to Neighbor disputes
Landlord/Tenant disputes
Disagreements between friends or acquaintances
Disagreements between family members
Consumer/Merchant or Business/Client disputes
Business/Neighborhood disputes

Mediators are highly skilled volunteers who have been trained under the supervision of the NYS Unified Court System.

Mediators help people identify underlying issues and find areas of agreement. They do not take sides, and their goal is to make sure that everyone's concerns are heard and addressed.

Mediators are not judges or lawyers. They do not determine who is right or wrong, take testimony, or evaluate evidence.

Mediators do not give legal advice or provide counseling services. Parties may wish to consult with an attorney or counselor for such guidance.

Mediators exercise strict confidentiality in accordance with the provisions of the NYS Judiciary Law.

Mediation may not be appropriate if there are allegations of child abuse or neglect or if there are concerns regarding domestic violence. In such cases, parties are encouraged to seek help through the legal system.

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News/Articles

04 May 2010
2009 Annual Report
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2009 was another busy and productive year of growth at Mediation Matters. Our most well-established programs, Town and City Court Mediation, Community Mediation, and Family Court Mediation, continued their outstanding record of quality and consistency. During 2009, Mediation Matters provided volunteer mediators to help resolve disputes in the [...]

15 Apr 2010
Special Education Mediation Announcement
Helping Parents and Schools Become More Effective Partners Special Education Mediation: A Collaborative Option for Resolving Disputes Offered By: New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. in collaboration with local Community Dispute Resolution Centers and New York State Education Department-authorized Parent Centers Date Location Time April 26, 2010 Jamaica 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 27, 2010 Bronx 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM April 28, 2010 Lindenhurst 9:00 [...]

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