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“It was both the skills and sensitivity of the mediators that really helped us work our problem out.”

Founded in 1976, Community Boards is the oldest public conflict resolution center in the US. Our core services include mediation, conflict coaching, facilitation, and training.  Mediations are provided citywide in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Community Boards is a safe zone: immigration status is never shared. We maintain a pool of 450+ volunteer Community Mediators and offer introductory and advanced trainings year-round. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. (EIN: 94-2382967)

Learn to Mediate in 2019: Training Begins January 26

Community Boards’ nationally recognized The Basics of Mediation introduces a range of core conflict resolution skills.  Basics is a powerful workplace resource for managers and line staff, HR professionals, attorneys, ombuds, social workers, community organizers, and others interested in learning … Continue reading →

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From planning permits, contracts and homeowner disputes to dissolution of partnerships, our expert mediators can help.

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Our The Basics of Mediation training provides you with top notch instruction and a 40 hour mediation certificate.

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We can help your non-profit, group or business work more effectively and move through conflicts.

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We offer a variety of resolution services and trainings for students, parents, teachers and administration.