Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio: Best Practices for an On-site, Court-based Eviction Mediation Program

Community ADR

Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio: Best Practices for an On-site, Court-based Eviction Mediation Program

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This document describes CMS’s process for providing Tenant-Landlord mediation services on-site daily at Franklin County Municipal Court during scheduled eviction hearings. This process begins with identifying the geographic area’s need for eviction prevention services and ends with the case follow-up procedure necessary to determine the longer term impact of mediated eviction-prevention related agreements. This document is directed to other non-profit organizations interested in developing a similar program in their geographic area.

Resources

Diversity in ADR

Resolution Systems Institute evaluated Center for Conflict Resolution's implementation of the equity project. This report provides the key finds and recommendations.

Diversity in ADR

This guide provides community mediation centers with information and resources to enhance the diversity of their volunteer mediator rosters.

Diversity in ADR

This guide shares insights and resources to help community mediation centers improve the diversity of their volunteer mediators. It draws from the Center for Conflict Resolution’s experience conducting an equity audit of their mentorship program and implementing changes.