Other types include:
Employment
Sometimes people in work groups don’t always get along. When the conflict affects their (or others’) ability to do their jobs, the parties can be aided to resolve the problems by mediating the conflict. Since mediation is both voluntary and confidential, the employer’s expectations regarding the involved employees’ participation and desire for a copy of the mediated agreement must be worked out between the employer, employees and DRC in advance of the mediation.
Foreclosure
The DRC assists homeowners and beneficiaries (and their advocates) work out plans related to mortgages. These mediations can prevent foreclosure actions from moving forward. Referrals must come from the WA state Department of Commerce after being initiated through an attorney or housing counselor whom the borrowers/homeowners have contacted.
Facilitation Services
The DRC assists businesses, agencies and groups engage in strategic planning and work through disagreements, improve efficiency, adjust to change and get public input on topics of import. Facilitators work with group leaders in advance to develop appropriate plan then guide the meeting(s) helping generate the best workable solutions.
Senior Citizen
There are many situations that can create conflict in senior citizen’s lives and those of their families. Adult siblings may disagree over the care of a frail and elderly parent. There may be conflict between the seniors and their children over selling the family home or having to move to a new setting like an assisted living facility. Tensions may arise from three generations of a family living together. Conflicts may also arise related to financial and estate matters. These situations can be mediated through the DRC’s Mediation Services for Seniors program.
Trust and Estate
Specially trained DRC mediators assist parties involved in trust and estate disputes to sort out areas of conflict and write up agreements that can be approved by the local superior court. Clients and their attorneys can save time, money and heartache by resolving issues and improving family relationships. For info on the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, look up Revised Code of Washington Section 11.96A.
Neighborhood
Parties disputing over a barking dog or their property line have made multiple, repeated calls to police/sheriff to have them control the other party. They may also have called code enforcement and the animal control office. They may have considered taking out anti-harassment orders. They agree to try mediation resolve things and to develop improved communication skills.
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