Conflict Resolution through Mediation

Kristi Bradish, Executive Director of the Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center provided information on their mediation services, as well as specific information about the new foreclosure mediation program that has been launched. I thought a summary post of some of the Conflict Resolution Center's services and contact information might be a useful reference. Read on for more information.

What is Mediation?
If you have a conflict or disagreement that you cannot resolve yourself, mediation may be the answer. Mediation helps you and your disputant(s) resolve your differences skillfully and effectively. During mediation, you will discuss the issues important to you and determine the outcome yourselves. The concerns of each party in the dispute will be clarified with the help of trained, impartial mediators. The mediators will encourage clear and constructive discussions, but will not impose a solution on you. You will be assisted in finding a solution that is acceptable to everyone in the conflict. Quicker and cheaper than going to court, mediation produces a more satisfying and longer lasting solution. There is no charge for our service.
The Mediation Session
Begins...by giving all parties a chance to tell about their sides of the conflict.
Continues...by helping all parties to reach an acceptable solution.
Ends...with a written contract describing the agreement you have reached.

Types of Disputes We Can Help With
· Small Claims (Property damage, accidents, vandalism, small debts, harassment, etc.)
· Neighbor Problems (Such as noise, pet, neighbor relations, parking, etc.)
· Domestic Problems (Involving family members, friends, or roommates)
· Juvenile Disputes (Conflicts between youth, as well as between youth and adults)
· Consumer/Merchant (Product or service satisfaction. Landlord/tenant
· Worksite (Employer/employee, among workers)
· Property Division (Personal or business relationships disputes)
· Foreclosure-visit the Winn. Cty Clerk of Courts page here for more information.

Click here for information on the Legal Assistance clinic that Kristi discussed.
Call (920) 236-4711 Monday - Friday, or stop in the office in the Winnebago Courthouse, 415 Jackson Street in Oshkosh for more information. Website http://www.mediationwcrc.org/