Welcome to the Center for Dispute Settlement

The Center for Dispute Settlement provides a full range of alternative dispute resolution services, among them mediation, training, facilitation, and the design of systems for resolving disputes.

Since 1971, when the Center was established as a nonprofit corporation, CDS has applied negotiation, mediation, and other dispute settlement skills to settings involving public and private institutions, individuals, and the community.

The Center's renowned mediation training courses are offered several times each year.

"You are great teachers and I am so encouraged by the many opportunities I see in the country to use the dispute settlement techniques you advocate."
-Janet Reno, Former U.S. Attorney General
Principals

Linda R. Singer
President

Edna A. Povich
Vice President

Michael K. Lewis
Senior Associate

Jerry P. Roscoe
Senior Associate

More about our Principals


Mediation Training Courses


PLEASE NOTE: The March 2008 Mediation for the Professional course has been cancelled, and the fall course has been changed to October 15-18, 2008. Download the 2008 Training Course booklet with registration form. (113k) Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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