The Dispute Resolution Center exists to guide and support individuals and organizations towards equitable conflict resolution to foster a culture of unity and peace within our communities.
our mission
The mission of the DRC is to champion the cause of unified, peaceful, and equitable communities. We are committed to facilitating open dialogue and collaboration, empowering individuals and organizations to agreeably resolve disputes.
our vision
Our vision is to be the go-to peace-making resource in Yakima and Kittitas Counties. Through resolving conflict, effectively leveraging resources and forging strong partnerships, we strive to establish lasting peace and equitable outcomes across our communities.
What We Do
We help families and individuals manage conflict.
We help parents navigate parenting plans and separation; we help landlords and tenants keep families in their homes; we help lending institutions find solutions with families facing foreclosure; we help workers and managers navigate conflict in the workplace; we help youth offenders reconcile with those they have hurt; we help small claims disputants avoid court costs.
Most importantly, we help ordinary people find their own solutions that result in peaceful outcomes. We provide a viable option to litigation which saves the court system approximately $690,000 annually.
We help businesses and organizations manage change
Would your board benefit from setting priorities, or working through organizational change? Our facilitators are poised to provide you with strategic planning services and support in Restorative Leadership.
Does your organization face changes in funding or leadership? Would it be helpful to explore a shift in your environment or business model that demands you respond to new customers or new markets? We can help.
We help businesses and organizations manage conflict
Are you experiencing conflict on your board or within your staff? Our team of professional mediators, facilitators and trainers help community leaders and organizations work through challenges in the workplace.
We offer an excellent two-day skill-building seminar designed to equip HR professionals, managers, supervisors and workers with the tools they need to navigate their work environment.
Our team can also create a custom communication and conflict resolution trainings based in Restorative Practices. Let us craft a skills training that works for your organization in the time you have.
We help businesses and organizations manage training
Let our professional mediators, facilitators and trainers deliver the specialized training you need. We can help you manage your regular training schedule. We may be able to increase your organization’s efficiency by providing custom trainings at the intervals you set.
Would your board or staff benefit from annual training introducing them to your organizational culture? We would be happy to design skills-based training to help your new leadership or workers make a smooth transition into your workplace.
Thank you to our community partners.
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Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Fred and Dolores Williams Foundation
Legal Foundation of Washington
Northwest Credible Messengers
DSHS Access & Visitation
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