Center Accomplishments from July 1, 2006-May 20, 2007

Attendance Improvement Mediation Program

Richland School District Two

• Schools – 6 Elementary, 2 Middle, 2 High
• Funded by the United Way

School District Five of Lexington/Richland Counties

• Schools – 6 Elementary, 1 High
• Funded by the Department of Education Dropout and Truancy Prevention grant

Mediated/Conciliated over 250 cases during the 2006-2007 school year with an 83% improvement in attendance post mediation. CMC maintains a roster of over 20 volunteer mediators for this program.

City Court/Community Program

• Funded by the SC Bar Foundation
• Provide mediation services for Lexington/Richland Magistrate cases slated for jury trial based on the order signed by the SC Chief Justice Jean Toal.
• Provide continued outreach for referrals and mediation services to local police and sheriff department, crisis hotlines, social service organizations and government. 

CMC has handled over 50 community mediations with referrals from the over listed organizations. Starting March 1, 2007, CMC has worked with the Magistrate Court to mediate  19 cases in Richland County and 11 cases in Lexington County.  CMC maintains a roster of over 35 volunteer mediators for this program.

Training Program

• Provide Conflict Resolution skill building, mediation training to youth and adults.
• Funded through fees for service and SC Bar Foundation (Conflict Coaching). 

Provided trained for over 230 individuals during 25 different sessions. Started a new program called “Conflict Coaching” in April where individuals participating in the Solicitor’s Pre-Trial Intervention program take part in workshops at CMC.

Other Programs

• Family Mediation Program -  10 cases
• Employment Mediation Program - 5 cases
• Real Estate/Foreclosure Program – 4 cases
• Group Facilitation – 2 cases

Other Events/Activities

• Building Bridges Event/McKay Brabham Award on May 17, 2007
• Participation in Steering Committee of the SC ADR Conference held at Columbia College on May 18-19, 2007
• Site for an Americorp VISTA member
• Updating web-site and other outreach materials
• Strong connection with Columbia College graduate program in Human Behavior and Conflict Management