Programs

Our goal is simple: to get people to talk it out before they fight it out.

Our expert mediators and dispute resolution specialists can help you talk it out before a conflict gets worse. This can de-escalate a conflict, often preventing litigation, justice system involvement, or violence. Over 90% of our clients report a high level of satisfaction with our services.

Contact us today to get started!
(585) 546-5110, x106
info@cdsadr.org

Family	Our trained specialists can help your family save time and money and avoid the anxiety of spending time in court. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or other family member, we can help you take charge of a challenging situation and talk about issues that affect everyone involved. Our services include: Custody and Visitation Mediation Divorce Mediation and Arbitration Parent-Child Mediation Wills and Estates Mediation
School	The Center can help students, parents, and school district personnel develop the skills and tools they need to avoid disruptive conflicts and to positively affect situations where differing viewpoints are respected and constructively received. Programs include: Special Education Mediation Early Intervention Mediation Attendance Mediation Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) Peer Mediation Restorative Practices (Circles) Anger Management
School	The Center can help students, parents, and school district personnel develop the skills and tools they need to avoid disruptive conflicts and to positively affect situations where differing viewpoints are respected and constructively received. Programs include: Landlord/Tenant Disputes Eviction Mediation/Arbitration Small Claims Commercial Disputes Contractor Disputes Restorative Justice for cases of harm or crime
Workplace	We provide dispute resolution skill development and training for individuals, businesses, employers and community agencies on topics that include: Employer/Employee Mediation Conflict Resolution and Anger Management Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Leadership Coaching
Training	The Center can customize training for your school, community, civic organization, business or government agency in the following areas: Conflict Resolution Skills Communication Skills Conflict Coaching Mediation Training Anger Management Restorative Practices Implicit Bias Training Leadership Training
Specialty Services	The Center offers programs to assist with resolving specific unique issues including: City Housing Arbitration Program (CHAP) Victim/Offender Mediation Services Vehicle Lemon Law Manufactured Housing Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS-VR) New York State Agricultural Mediation Program (NYSAMP) Surrogate Decision Making Program (SDMC)