The Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is an independent, not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization with a mission to work with individuals, communities, courts and other institutions to manage and resolve conflict. Since 1979, CCR has accomplished this mission by offering pro bono mediation services and conflict management training to Chicago area institutions, organizations and businesses.
Tales from CCR Mediators
Jason and Markus are two teenagers who only knew each other because they sometimes hung out at the same park. One afternoon Jason started pushing Markus around because he had heard rumors that Markus was trying to date his girlfriend, Veronica. Jason was arrested for battery and sent to mediation by the court.
Jason and Markus, along with Jason’s mom, Denise, and Markus’ dad, Henry, met with a CCR mediator. Although he was very upset that Markus had been beaten up, Henry believed that the video posted online was embarrassing for his son and would have a negative impact on his reputation. During the conversation, Jason and Denise shared that Jason had been dealing with anger management issues. Markus used the time to explain that he and Veronica were very good friends and that he wasn’t interested in dating her.
The mediator asked them both questions about the incident and came to learn that both Markus and Jason had been at the park to make friends. Neither of them had gone back to the park and both expressed feelings of isolation and loneliness. They agreed that they would both like to use the park again without concerns about a future confrontation. With the mediator’s assistance, the young men were able to discuss their dynamic and came to an agreement that everything was settled between them. Henry still wanted to have the video removed from the internet and Markus agreed to do so. During the mediation, Markus was able to use his mother’s phone to delete the video from his social media pages. Everyone left the meeting satisfied that the matter had been resolved.
Jason and Markus, along with Jason’s mom, Denise, and Markus’ dad, Henry, met with a CCR mediator. Although he was very upset that Markus had been beaten up, Henry believed that the video posted online was embarrassing for his son and would have a negative impact on his reputation. During the conversation, Jason and Denise shared that Jason had been dealing with anger management issues. Markus used the time to explain that he and Veronica were very good friends and that he wasn’t interested in dating her.
The mediator asked them both questions about the incident and came to learn that both Markus and Jason had been at the park to make friends. Neither of them had gone back to the park and both expressed feelings of isolation and loneliness. They agreed that they would both like to use the park again without concerns about a future confrontation. With the mediator’s assistance, the young men were able to discuss their dynamic and came to an agreement that everything was settled between them. Henry still wanted to have the video removed from the internet and Markus agreed to do so. During the mediation, Markus was able to use his mother’s phone to delete the video from his social media pages. Everyone left the meeting satisfied that the matter had been resolved.
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Upcoming Events & News
Check out THIS ARTICLE featuring CCR's own Training Director, Pari Karim! Check out THIS ARTICLE found in the Chicago Bar Foundation newsletter. Thank you to the CBF for their continued support and for highlighting our work! ______________________ Hearing the Unheard Of The holidays can be a difficult time. Often we are asked to engage with old friends and family members who see the world very differently than we do. In this workshop, participants will learn to listen for understanding and explore perspectives different from their own. This workshop will focus on listening skills for better understanding. Participants will gain tools to manage internal responses to conflict triggers. This workshop will also give participants a chance to practice de-escalation techniques and framing difficult conversations. No mediation experience necessary to take this course. Date: 11/8/18 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: CCR Cost: $50 Click here for Registration. _____________________ MST Trainings: November/December 2018 (11/29, 11/30, 12/6, 12/7, 12/8) _____________________ Reflective Practice Group Join us for a brown bag discussion the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. at CCR. Participants will chat about case reflections, mediation trends, and skills. This is a forum to talk about all different types of mediations and is not limited to work that may have been done at CCR – although mediators are welcome to discuss those cases as well. To RSVP or for more information, please email Maia Buess at mbuess@ccrchicago.org. ______________________ 
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Domestic Relations MediationCCR has been providing services in partnership with the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County for more than 20 years. Through its domestic relations programs, CCR helps parties discuss initial parenting agreements, changes to parenting agreements for both divorced and never-married parents, as well as issues of child support and other divorce-related financial issues. The topics addressed in these mediations include communication, parenting time schedules, education decisions and expenses, child support, healthcare decisions and expenses, religious affiliation and extracurricular activities. Mediation allows the parties to resolve many disputes before they go to court and, in some cases, before a court case is even filed.
For more information, or to start a domestic relations mediation case, email cm@ccrchicago.org. CCR is excited to announce two new partnerships - United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Polk Bros. Foundation!
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Watch the video below to learn more about CCR
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CCR Mardi Gras: Let the Good Times Roll!
Thank you to all those who were able to attend our recent Gala, and to those who participated in our online silent auction! We truly appreciate all the Board members, Auxiliary Board members, sponsors, donors, volunteers, participants, staff and CCR community for all the support. A special thanks to Kirkland & Ellis for hosting, and see below for event photos!
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