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We made gold!
We are excited to achieve Gold Transparency from Guidestar in 2021. Now, everyone can view our financial details and learn about the people at our organization. Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/91-1354975 Candid...
October is Community Conflict Resolution Month!
We are delighted to announce that October is Community Conflict Resolution Month in Washington State. Governor Jay Inslee has made an official proclamation to recognize the value that mediation plays in our community to improve communication and increase civility. We...
Successful Training of New Circle Keepers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KCDRC Circle Work: In August we worked with Huayruro to hold a two day circle training for a group of KCDRC mediators, staff, and board. We look forward to continuing to grow this work within the KCDRC and in our community at...
KCDRC helps with neighbor disputes (Seattle Times article, 7/29/21)
The Dispute Resolution Center of King County was delighted to be part of recent article in the Seattle Times regarding resolving conflicts between neighbors. The article by reporter Karen G. Anderson includes tips for approaching the problem so that both sides can...
Recent Seattle Times Article
It has come to our attention that our organization was listed on a letter to Governor Inslee from a third party where a link was included in an article published by the Seattle Times on June 4, 2021 as supporting an extension of the current statewide eviction...
Small Claims Court Intensive Winter/Spring 2021 Applications
Small Claims Court Intensive Applications now open for Winter/Spring 2021 The KCDRC offers a Small Claims Court Mediation Intensive Training program twice a year. Part I of this hybrid program consists of 25 hours of Online Modules, plus a series of in-person training...
Publicity update for VSHSL
We are moving into our second year of levy funding from King County for alternative dispute resolution services. This levy provides free housing conflict resolution services for veterans, seniors and others who have typically been underserved in King County. Here's...
Announcement: KCDRC Practices for Health and Safety
Dear DRC Community, During the past several weeks, our volunteers have been so supportive in keeping us up to date with information about the coronavirus public health emergency as well as continuing to provide services to the court and our other programs. We thank...
Resolution Washington honored in Senate Resolution 8665
Thanks and much appreciation to Senator Curtis King and the Senate for Senate Resolution 8665, honoring Resolution Washington, the Association of Dispute Resolution Centers across Washington state. “…for assisting to create safer, more peaceful communities in...