Center for Alternatives in Community Justice

Purpose:
To give members of the public information and referrals in the justice and human services systems, and to provide training on mediation and conflict resolution.

Frequently asked questions:

Do you give legal advice?
No; we are not lawyers. We suggest you contact a lawyer or the Centre County Court Administrators office for a referral list (814-355-6727).

Can anyone call you for information?
Yes; we will not always have an answer, but usually we can direct you to someone who does.

What kinds of training do you offer?
We can provide trainings from 6 to 24 hours long on conflict resolution and/or mediation. These trainings are provided for homogeneous departments/businesses, or to a mixed group of individuals who have expressed interest.

What do participants in mediation training learn?

• The importance of communication in resolving conflict
• What each person’s conflict resolution style is
• The types and causes of conflict and how to de-escalate it
• Seven steps in the mediation process
• Mediation techniques and strategies
• How to define and reframe positions, interests and issues
• Tools to handle difficult mediation situations
• How to use mediation skills in different settings

Funding

Centre County Government has provided support to CACJ since 1979.

 
CACJ has been fortunate to have been a member agency of the Centre County United Way since l981.

Financial support from churches, groups, individuals and state and local government are critical for the operation of CACJ’s programs. Donate Now

Want to learn more?
Contact us!