The Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is an independent, not-for-profit 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
Marisol, her husband James and their son Tomas live in an apartment where they rent space to a family friend, Eric, to make ends meet. Soon after moving in, Eric was injured at work and fell behind in his rent. He tried to contribute through home improvement projects, but, while appreciative, Marisol and James could not cover their rent without Eric’s payments. Not knowing what to do, and facing foreclosure, they served Eric with a five-day notice of eviction.
Mediation provided a space for Marisol, James and Eric to talk freely about all the issues surrounding the eviction and their relationship. Marisol explained how important their home was for her - Tomas had been in an accident and was paralyzed, and this was the only home where she had ever seen her son walk. Eric was able to express how important their shared family connections were, and how important it was to provide for his children. Through discussion, the three were able to work out a solution taking into account Eric’s work around the house. At the end, a payment plan and move-out date were established. Mediation provided the opportunity for a structured conversation that helped Marisol, James and Eric to focus on what was most important to them, and to work collaboratively on a solution. The parties left discussing plans to celebrate an upcoming holiday together.
Mediation provided a space for Marisol, James and Eric to talk freely about all the issues surrounding the eviction and their relationship. Marisol explained how important their home was for her - Tomas had been in an accident and was paralyzed, and this was the only home where she had ever seen her son walk. Eric was able to express how important their shared family connections were, and how important it was to provide for his children. Through discussion, the three were able to work out a solution taking into account Eric’s work around the house. At the end, a payment plan and move-out date were established. Mediation provided the opportunity for a structured conversation that helped Marisol, James and Eric to focus on what was most important to them, and to work collaboratively on a solution. The parties left discussing plans to celebrate an upcoming holiday together.
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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! ______________________ 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 on Wednesday, August 1 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. The group meets for one hour. To RSVP or for more information, please e-mail Rae Kyritsi at rkyritsi@ccrchicago.org. ______________________ 
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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!
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
To watch other videos about CCR and our services, listen to Rae Kyritsi interviewed by Karen Conti on WGN and learn more about CCR, please click here.
Recent Events
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CCR Mardi Gras: Let the Good Times Roll!
Thank you to CCR's Auxiliary Board and all of those who came out to support CCR services at last week's Guest Bartending event. We had a great time! A special thank you to Kincade's Bar for hosting us!
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