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Community Partner of the Year Award
In January, the Dispute Resolution Center of King County was proud to receive the 2023 Community Partner of the Year Award, along with Solid Ground, from the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. When members of the three organizations gathered together, it was a...
Helpful Tips for Solving Conflict
If you have ever had a conflict - and who hasn't? - you probably have wondered how you could make it easier. Whether you are fighting with your spouse, a co-worker, or a neighbor, there are some helpful tips for solving conflict and coming up with a solution. Slow...
What is mediation?
Picture this. You are having a disagreement with your neighbor about noise levels, and you mention it to your cousin in a phone call. After listening to the details of the argument, your cousin suggests that you need to go to mediation. Great...but what is mediation?...
CoRE Registration Now Open
We are excited to announce: CoRE registration now open for King County residents. Everyone can improve their conflict resolution skills in this new culturally forward training. Sign up today! CoRE Registration Form You can learn more about Conflict Resolution for...
FREE Conflict Resolution Training for King County Residents
They were able to create a training that is interactive that has practical real-world examples!
Community-Focused Conflict Training is CoRE
Community-focused conflict training is core to creating a better civil society, and we are ready to launch a new training that will make King County better. This last year, with the help of funding we received directly from the Washington State Legislature, we took...
VISTA – The Voluntary Initiative for Stable Tenancy and Affordability
The Dispute Resolution Center of King County is excited to announce the launch of a new program to help stabilize rental housing throughout King County. The Voluntary Initiative for Stable Tenancy and Affordability (VISTA) is an alternative to court proceedings that...
October is Community Conflict Resolution Month!
Washington Governor Jay Inslee made it official. October is Community Conflict Resolution Month in Washington! Thank you to everyone in our community, especially our volunteer mediators and staff, who help reduce conflict throughout our county and state. Alternative...
Happy Global Civility Awareness Month!
Civility seems to have become an old-fashioned concept, however as members of the alternative dispute resolution community, we understand its utility in our communication toolbox. Being civil and keeping an open mind is often the best way to resolve conflicts and...