The Components of the MMP:

• Half-day orientation

• One-day Adapted Model Mediation Training for civil court-based mediations

• Three-month mentorship program 

• Certification simulation

• 18 month commitment to mediate at least twice per month

Certification as a CCR Volunteer Mediator:

CCR Volunteer Mediators are trained, mentored and certified using a performance-based evaluation standard. In order to become certified as a CCR mediator, prospective volunteers must be able to demonstrate a master skill level in the CCR Mediation Model. CCR sets a high standard for training and certification – we work to provide the very highest level of service to our clients.

2021 Mediation Mentorship Program Announcement

The next cycle will begin in July, 2021. 

Mon. 7/19 – Essentials Training

Mon. 7/19 – Applications Open

Wed. 7/7 at 1:00 p.m. – Info Session 1 – applicants required to attend one of the info sessions, not both

Thur. 7/15 at 10:00 a.m. – Info Session 2 - applicants required to attend one of the info sessions, not both

Mon 8/2 – Applications Due

Wed. 9/8 at 12:00 p.m. – Orientation

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Information Session Registration - Session 2:

Thursday, 7/15 on Zoom 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc--urDItEtT9u6yVY948XPynSCWNSAb0

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Please note an important prerequisite to applying to the program! Applicants are required to have participated in a 40-hour Mediation Skills training within the last 18 months of submitting an application (extended to two years for the 2021 application period).

We are also offering an opportunity for people who have participated in any 40-hour Mediation Skills Training approved by the Cook County Chancery Court to attend a one-day training to get oriented to the CCR model. The training is called Mediate the CCR Way: Essentials of the CCR Mediation Model and is offered at various times throughout the year. Please check here for any updates about this training.

APPROVED TRAINING

De Paul University
College of Law Center For Dispute Resolution
Title: “Mediation Certificate Training Course”

Miller, Andy B Mediation Skills, Inc.
Title: A 40-hour Performance Based Mediation Skills Training

Dispute Resolutions, Inc.
Broward County Bar Association Conference Center
Title: “Circuit Civil Mediation Certification Training”

ICLEF (Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation)
Title: “Civil Mediation Training”

Harvard Law School
Harvard Negotiation Institute at Pond Hall 
Title: “Mediation Workshop”

Dominican University
Title: Mediation Skills Training