Peacemakers offers the following services > Informal consultation in situations of conflict (the earlier conflict resolution facilitators are involved the better the prospect of resolution) > Training in basic conflict resolution skills > Training in ADR approaches/methods > Diagnosis of conflict situations with a recommendation of how to resolve > Providing ADR services such as mediation, circle conferencing and consensus building >Donations of ADR books and other resources to the Annapolis Valley Regional Library
>ADR is a catch-all term for a number for a number of collaborative approaches to conflict >ADR approaches include- mediation, circle conferencing, consensus building and other non-adversarial methods. >ADR means working with a neutral person or persons who will help those in conflict by facilitating a process, not by imposing a solution >ADR recognizing that living together in harmony after conflict arises is more likely if resolution doesn't mean there are winners and losers > Benefits of ADR Quick and flexible- ADR services are scheduled as quickly as possible at a time and place that is convenient for all. > Informal- You con say what is important to you in your own words. You do not need to bring lawyers or advocates. > Confidential - your privacy is respected > The solution is yours- There is no agreement until all disputants can live with the agreement. > Inexpensive- We are a volunteer, non-profit organization. Our low fees cover our operating expenses only.
Our History The Society started in 1993 as a result of difficulties in Wolfville concerning cats and dogs. Neighbours were unhappy with each other, the municipal government got involved, and it looked like the dispute would end up with more regulation, more tax money being spent and half of the people still unhappy. There had to be a better way to resolve disputes affecting the harmony of the community. A group of those involved in the cat/dog fight decided that community mediation would be a much better solution. They worked hard to set up the Wolfville Community Mediation Society which in 2000 became known as Peacemakers. John Starr was the Founding President.
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We are a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to non-adversarial,
non-judicial conflict resolution whenever possible.