25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
The Mediation Center is dedicated to providing all individuals in Lancaster County access to professional mediation services regardless of their ability to pay. The Mediation Center's efforts are devoted to resolving conflict and improving communication.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $15 per month pays for an interpreter for a mediation. ($180)
- $85 pays for service to provide remote mediation
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
He tackled me at school!
Conflict happens to all of us. Two kids at school have had conflict for a while. Finally, one pushes the other and then the one getting pushed pushes back. This one incident could affect scholarships, grades, relationships, the list goes on.
These two youth came to the mediation center to work with trained mediators to privately talk through what happened and the emotions that were associated with the event. They reflected on who else was hurt because of their actions. Time was set aside for them to meet to apologize, talk through what they are going to do the next time this happens and to let the systems know that they have taken their actions seriously and know the ramifications if this would happen again. Conflict can hurt us, but it can also help us grow. The Mediation Center is working with our community to provide ways for all of us to work through conflict more effectively.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
610 J Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-5740
