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A Short History
Mid Shore Community Mediation Center (MSCMC) began operation in April
2005 with ten volunteer mediators and a full time director. MSCMC trained
nine more mediators in June 2005. In July a part-time administrative
assistant was hired. MSCMC received its 501 (c) 3 non-profit status in
September 2005. Presently we have a membership of 42 stakeholders and
friends (over 30 of whom are trained community mediators). MSCMC also
partners with the Maryland Commission on Human Relations (MCHR) by
mediating racial, gender, sexual harassment, housing, and disability
discrimination cases referred to us by the Commission.
The work of community mediation on the Mid Shore has only just begun.
MSCMC has made a significant investment in human and financial resources
to build momentum and promote mediation services on the Mid Shore. By
the end of its first year of operation MSCMC accomplished a record number
of mediations compared with other centers statewide. This success can be
attributed to several factors: first, the need for mediation in the Mid Shore
region; second, the energy and enthusiasm of the trained volunteers who
make up the heart and soul of the organization, and third, the presence of a
full-time paid director. MSCMC will be working toward establishing
partnerships with a variety of referral sources. Examples of this are: social
services, family support centers, schools, hospitals, police and sheriff’s
departments and business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce.
Though some are aware of our presence, informing the public of where and
when our services apply is a huge challenge. MSCMC continues to receive
significant press coverage in the Star Democrat, local cable access TV, and
through an advertising campaign on local public radio. MSCMC promotes its
services at major events in Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties.
MSCMC has recently (6/06) completed a pilot Middle School Mediation
Initiative at the Talbot County Alternative Learning Center. The fruits of that
effort, a video tape depicting a conflict between a teenager and his parents
and the mediation that resolves it, written, scripted and acted by the
students at the alternative school is now available.
MSCMC held its second basic mediation training over the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
weekends of September 2006. At that time we trained trained 7 new adult
mediators and 7 teen mediators who represent the diversity of the Mid
Shore Region.
The goal of MSCMC is to empower Mid Shore residents to improve the
environment in their communities by providing quality, confidential,
convenient conflict resolution services at no cost. We invite you to join this
effort by recommending our service to clients and friends, by volunteering
yourself, or by donating whatever you can to help fund this valuable service.
Mid Shore Community Mediation Center (MSCMC) began operation in April
2005 with ten volunteer mediators and a full time director. MSCMC trained
nine more mediators in June 2005. In July a part-time administrative
assistant was hired. MSCMC received its 501 (c) 3 non-profit status in
September 2005. Presently we have a membership of 42 stakeholders and
friends (over 30 of whom are trained community mediators). MSCMC also
partners with the Maryland Commission on Human Relations (MCHR) by
mediating racial, gender, sexual harassment, housing, and disability
discrimination cases referred to us by the Commission.
The work of community mediation on the Mid Shore has only just begun.
MSCMC has made a significant investment in human and financial resources
to build momentum and promote mediation services on the Mid Shore. By
the end of its first year of operation MSCMC accomplished a record number
of mediations compared with other centers statewide. This success can be
attributed to several factors: first, the need for mediation in the Mid Shore
region; second, the energy and enthusiasm of the trained volunteers who
make up the heart and soul of the organization, and third, the presence of a
full-time paid director. MSCMC will be working toward establishing
partnerships with a variety of referral sources. Examples of this are: social
services, family support centers, schools, hospitals, police and sheriff’s
departments and business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce.
Though some are aware of our presence, informing the public of where and
when our services apply is a huge challenge. MSCMC continues to receive
significant press coverage in the Star Democrat, local cable access TV, and
through an advertising campaign on local public radio. MSCMC promotes its
services at major events in Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties.
MSCMC has recently (6/06) completed a pilot Middle School Mediation
Initiative at the Talbot County Alternative Learning Center. The fruits of that
effort, a video tape depicting a conflict between a teenager and his parents
and the mediation that resolves it, written, scripted and acted by the
students at the alternative school is now available.
MSCMC held its second basic mediation training over the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
weekends of September 2006. At that time we trained trained 7 new adult
mediators and 7 teen mediators who represent the diversity of the Mid
Shore Region.
The goal of MSCMC is to empower Mid Shore residents to improve the
environment in their communities by providing quality, confidential,
convenient conflict resolution services at no cost. We invite you to join this
effort by recommending our service to clients and friends, by volunteering
yourself, or by donating whatever you can to help fund this valuable service.
| Mission Statement Mid Shore Community Mediation Center educates the public about alternative conflict resolution, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer community mediators, and empowers community members and groups to resolve conflict at the earliest possible point in a dispute. Mid Shore Community Mediation Center is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing conflict resolution services for all the residents, businesses and organizations of Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties. These services are offered at no charge, without regard to age, race, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or economic status. |
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Mid Shore Community Mediation Center
Serving the Maryland Counties of Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot
| Transforming ME against YOU into US against the problem |