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Mediation Services
Mediation creates a safe environment where
people can express their feelings and thoughts without interruption, knowing
someone is listening.
Trained mediators help people jump-start conversations in order to work
together to create their own solution.
 Mediation is …
▪ Private
▪ Voluntary
▪ Confidential
▪ Empowering
A Mediator is ...
▪ Neutral
▪ A facilitator
▪ Not a Counselor
▪ Not a judge or lawyer
What Problems Do We Mediate?
 √ Family Quarrels
√ Parent and Child Conflict
√ School Attendance/Truancy
√ Separation and Divorce Issues
√ Neighbor noise, pets, parking, property, etc.
√ Roommate Situations
√ Employees and Management
√ Landlord - Tenant Issues
√ Youth Conflicts
√ Conflicts at School
√ … and other issues
Truancy Prevention Through Mediation Program
This program gives parents/caregivers and the student’s school the opportunity
to work together to address the many issues that surround truancy. This process
reduces the student’s chances of school drop out and delinquency. It also gives
parents/caregivers the opportunity to get more involved in their children’s
education.
Conflict Quiz
Take this quiz to find out if your situation could be improved by mediation.
If you answered yes to any of these questions mediation may be able to help.
Cost?
- Mediation involving parents and their juvenile
child are free to Portage County Residents. Donations are welcome.
- Truancy Mediation is free in the participating
school districts.
- Neighbor/Neighbor and Tenant/Landlord Mediations
are $15 per party.
- Other mediations are based on a sliding fee scale.
To find out more contact:
Townhall II, 155 N Water St, Kent, OH 44240
330-678-HELP or
1-866-449-8518
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