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Let’s Consider Remote Mediation
We are committed to making mediation services accessible to all Minnesotans regardless of zip code or mobility. Remote mediation is safe, easy, and you can control your environment. Our member organizations have expert staff and trained volunteers who can intervene in the hottest issues and coolest heads. Together, we serve tens of thousands of individuals…
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A Message from our Co-Executive Directors
We are deeply saddened and shocked by the horrific act of violence directed at two courageous and compassionate public servants. This tragedy has left our communities reeling in grief, fear, and anger. We are living through a time of deep division and heightened tension. But violence is never the answer—not to disagreements, not to frustrations,…
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Community Mediation Minnesota to receive the First Judicial District Amicus Curiae Award for 2024
The First Judicial District selected Community Mediation Minnesota to receive the First Judicial District Amicus Curiae Award for 2024. CMM, Community Mediation & Restorative Services (CMRS) and Restorative & Mediation Practices (RAMP) team members joined the First Judicial District’s quarterly judge’s meeting on Friday, August 9th at Emerald Greens Golf Course to accept the award.…
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CMM Welcomes Co-Executive Directors, AJ Awed & Katie Arnold
Community Mediation Minnesota (CMM) was created in 2017 as the umbrella organization of the state-certified Community Dispute Resolution Programs (CDRP).┬á CMMÔÇÖs mission is to promote the use of mediation and restorative practices throughout Minnesota through increased access to community dispute resolution programs and services. CMM helps individuals, groups, and even whole communities discover better paths…
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Eviction Diversion
The National Center for State Courts recently released a study of eviction diversion models in 46 communities across the country. To read the full report, click here. Here are the highlights from the article: Get Rental Assistance in the Courts: Courts should be setting up connections to Rental Assistance, so tenants and landlords know how…
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What Kinds of Disputes Get Resolved in Mediation? A Creative Example from Scotland
Sometimes people have a disagreement that they are unable to resolve on their own. In such cases they can turn to mediation for help. Mediators lead a conversation to help them resolve the disagreement. But what types of disputes are mediated? Over the past year, the volunteers at CMM helped people resolve thirteen different types…
