Peace Makers and Mediators (PMē)
Peace Makers and Mediators (PMē), the APADRC's youth division, provides both direct mediation services and conflict resolution training to students, teachers, and administrators. The work we do is unique from other peer mediation programs because we directly address sensitive issues that are often the catalyst behind conflict such as racism, sexism and homophobia. We provide training for students, staff, and teachers in the areas of peer mediation, conflict management, and cross-cultural competency; provide ongoing technical assistance after a peer mediation program has been established; and we provide opportunities for youth mediators to utilize their mediation skills in conferences, trainings, and speaking engagements. Although, the APADRC is primarily an Asian and Pacific Islander organization, we have a diverse staff that reaches out to all communities. We are currently serving the following schools:
We are truly humbled by the passion and commitment of all the mediators who are making a difference in preventing violence on and off their campuses. We look forward to working with them as together we continue providing non-violent approaches to resolving conflict.
COMMUNITY & INTERGROUP CONFLICTS
Community and Intergroup Conflicts (CIC) is a program of the APADRC that provides mediation, facilitation, and conflict resolution services to the diverse communities of Los Angeles County. CIC provides:
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A quicker, cheaper alternative to court. |
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Multiple language services. |
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A face-to-face, voluntary procedure in which in which people meet privately to talk about issues and work out an acceptable agreement with the help of a neutral mediator. |
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Large group facilitation and dialogue for organizations. |
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Telephone conciliation if a face-to-face mediation is unwanted or impractical. |
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High ethical standards of confidentiality and neutrality. |
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Empowerment of individuals to effectively manage future conflicts. |
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Community resources, as needed, through an extensive network of human, social, and legal service providers. |
HOW CAN I GET HELP?
Starting the mediation process is simple. Call APADRC at (213) 250-8190 to speak to an intake worker. If your dispute is not appropriate for mediation, APADRC offers referrals to other organizations.
We are not lawyers, advocates or counselors. Although we cannot guarantee the outcome of the case, we do our best to ensure that the process is fair to all parties.
APADRC charges a $15 fee for its mediation services. If a client is unable to pay for whatever reason, the fee is reduced or waived completely.
TYPES OF CASES
APADRC mediates the following types of cases:
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Landlord - Tenant |
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Domestic/Family |
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Neighbor - Neighbor |
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Consumer - Merchant |
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Business |
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Employment |
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Community |
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Small Claims |
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Organizational |
TRAINING SERVICES
Conflict resolution and management skills are vital to daily living. To empower organizations and individuals to effectively work through conflicts when they arise, the APADRC offers conflict management training and group facilitation services. Different examples of the types of training we offer are:
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Conflict management in the workplace |
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Cross-cultural communications workshop |
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Diffusing conflicts |
APADRC tailors each training to the circumstances of the agency, taking into account the organization's mission, structure, and constituency.
Our coming training will be held in January 7, 2008. APADRC charges $200/hour (per trainer) for training and $125/hour for consultation and prep work. All fees are subject to a sliding scale, depending on the budget of the organization. Non-profit rates are available.
For more information on the APADRC's training schedule or fees, please contact Carolina Garza at (213) 250-8190 or Carolina.garza@apadrc.org or Kent Zhu at Kent.zhu@apadrc.org
Mediation Training Emphasizing on Cross-Cultural Competency
The Center offers several mediation trainings for interested individuals throughout the year. Once participants have completed the initial 25-hour training successfully, they may be selected on the basis of demonstrated skills and performance to continue as mediator trainees for the Center. For more information go to our News section for upcoming training dates.
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