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NEWS UPDATE
CCR Updates
CCR's wonderful Executive Director Cassie Lively is off to an exciting new endeavor!
Dear Cassie,
It’s hard to put into words what your 20 years of leadership have meant—not only to CCR but to all of us who’ve had the privilege to work alongside you. Your unwavering commitment to equity, collaboration, and conflict resolution has shaped this organization and inspired everyone around you.
THANK YOU for your vision, your generosity, and the many lessons you’ve shared along the way. Your impact will continue to ripple through our work for years to come. We will miss you deeply, but we’re excited for what lies ahead for you—and we hope you take with you just how appreciated and respected you are!
With gratitude and admiration,
Your CCR family 💙
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CCR in the News
The Power of Tenant-Landlord Mediation
CCR can help people in the city of Chicago and beyond with tenant-landlord issues. Watch this video to learn more! (jump to 1:10 to hear about CCR)
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CCR'S JUVENILE RE-ENTRY MEDIATION PROGRAM IS FEATURED IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOURNAL
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ABOUT CCR
Who We Are
CCR's mediation services are free to people in conflict. Trainings are also available, including:
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Public trainings in mediation skills
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Customized conflict management workshops
CCR believes resolving everyday conflict can have huge impacts. CCR works to develop and expand chances to resolve conflict. This provides a space to build community and strengthen access to justice.
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Every year thousands of people use CCR to mediate their conflicts. Dedicated staff and volunteers provide flexible and free services.
CCR CLIENT STORY
Trent broke up with Jess after hearing rumors that she cheated on him. Jess and her friends confronted Trent, and he shoved Jess. A fight broke out, resulting in Trent’s arrest.
They were referred to mediation. Trent revealed that he was trying to avoid being recruited into a gang at school. It was rumored that Jess had been cheating with a member of a rival gang. Trent’s recruiters threatened to address the situation if he didn’t handle it himself.
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Jess didn't know any of this before. She insisted that she hadn’t cheated on him. The mediator repeated the parties’ needs and emotions back to them. Both felt hurt by the other, and both of them needed safety.
The two apologized for not talking and for letting things get physical between them. They agreed to tell everyone that the cheating rumors were not true, and that they were back together.
Support CCR
Help support CCR's free mediation services! Your donation also supports conflict management trainings for the Chicagoland area. How can you support CCR?
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Donate
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Sponsor a training participant
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Shop through Amazon Smile or Giving Assistant
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Donate securities
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Volunteer
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Become a referral partner
