Mission Statement
Established in 1979, the Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC), is a private, not-for-profit mediation and training center dedicated to providing an alternative and affordable forum for resolving conflict.
CDSC promotes better ways to understand and deal with conflict through skilled teams of pro bono mediators, training programs in mediation and conflict management, and broad community outreach.
We are committed to making our services accessible to underserved populations and to addressing emerging community needs.
At CDSC, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core components of our mediation work and CDSC& decades-long belief in social justice. We commit to providing a safe environment where equitable opportunities and outcomes are available to all members of our community regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, or perceived ability To succeed in our mission and address emerging community needs, we must continue to do our part to bring people together to build an inclusive and equitable world, starting with our own organization.
CDSC Offers ...
Experience & Expertise
- 40+ years of mediation experience and conflict management
- A roster of over 65 professional pro-bono mediators
Affordability
- Fees on a sliding scale determined by your income level
Convenience
- Scheduling flexibility: daytime and evening hours available
- Convenient location accessible by car and public transportation
Service
- Two-person mediation teams
- Case coordinators to assist you before, after and between sessions