The Chicago based Center for Conflict Resolution is one of the nation's premier not-for-profit providers of mediation services and hands-on mediation training. 

We maintain a standard of excellence in continuing education recognized by the Circuit Court of Cook County, and our volunteer mediators have handled more than 40,000 disputes since our founding in 1979.

Every year, knowledgeable, dedicated volunteers and staff mediate — pro bono — cases with more than 5,000 people, train hundreds of new mediators, facilitate meetings and work with dozens of businesses, government agencies and organizations to create custom-designed dispute resolution systems and training programs.

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Center for Conflict Resolution

Center for Conflict Resolution's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

This department oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organization.

Executive Leadership

The Program Management Team at the Center for Conflict Resolution oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various mediation programs and training initiatives. This team collaborates closely with staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality service delivery, manages relationships with external partners, and develops tailored dispute resolution training for diverse organizations. Their efforts support the organization's mission to provide effective mediation services and expand community access to conflict resolution resources.

Program Management Team

The Mediation Services Team at the Center for Conflict Resolution is dedicated to facilitating peaceful resolutions to disputes, both in the courtroom and within the community. Comprising skilled volunteer and staff mediators, this team offers pro bono mediation services, trains new mediators, and collaborates with various organizations to develop customized conflict resolution strategies, ensuring a high standard of excellence in dispute management. Their collective expertise allows them to support over 5,000 individuals annually, fostering constructive dialogue and understanding.

Mediation Services Team

This department facilitates resolution processes for conflicts by utilizing trained mediators and volunteers.

Conflict Resolution Services

The Training and Development Team at the Center for Conflict Resolution is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive training programs for new mediators and ongoing education for existing volunteers. This team collaborates to enhance the skills of mediators, ensuring they are equipped to effectively handle diverse disputes. Additionally, they create custom dispute resolution training for organizations, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of effective conflict resolution.

Training and Development Team

This department manages and oversees programs focused on early resolutions in various contexts.

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Program Management Team

Mediation Services Team

Conflict Resolution Services

Training and Development Team

Early Resolution Programs

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People (4)

Jobs (0)

Other teams

Program Management Team

Mediation Services Team

Conflict Resolution Services

Training and Development Team

Early Resolution Programs

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