Mediation Step One

BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING EMPHASIZING CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCY

The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center offers mediation and conflict resolution training opportunities for individuals interested in serving as a mediator.  This 25-hour comprehensive course emphasizing cross-cultural competenct is designed for human resource personnel, nonprofit staff, customer service groups, public management and individuals who wish to improve their professional skills in conflict management or to become a mediator.  The course follows the requirements set by the state of California to practice mediation within a California county funded mediation center.  After introduction to mediation principles and techniques, participants will engage in discussions and role-plays and will be given the option of 25 hours of actual case work.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance as confirmation of completing the entire 25 hours of training, or a Certificate of Completion for also accomplishing 25 hours of supervised volunteer case work at APADRC.

Training Schedule (Time and Dates are Tentative):

January 15, 2010:  6pm - 10pm
January 16, 2010:  9am - 6pm
January 23, 2010:  9am - 6pm
5 hours of role play will be scheduled according to participants' convenience.

Cost:  $275 or free for APADRC volunteers and interns (for information on specific volunteer opportunities eligible for the fee waiver call 213-250-8190.