Dispute Settlement Center

Welcome to conflict resolution services for western Connecticut

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Including Bridgeport, Danbury, Greenwich,
Norwalk, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury.

With the aim of reducing damaging conflict which leads to crime, violence and homelessness, the Dispute Settlement Center (DSC) of western Connecticut, a non-profit, offers a range of skilled conflict resolution services. Since 1990, DSC's services have allowed for a unique opportunity for victims and offenders, kids engulfed in conflict at school and others to discuss an incident in a safe private place, which enables them to create their own agreement to repair the harm and prevent future incidents. Studies have shown that mediation and other restorative dialogue techniques reduce recidivism.

Operating throughout western Connecticut, our mediators, facilitators and trainers draw upon a rich background of education and life experiences. Our systems change work uses a balance of training, process design, coaching and follow-on workshops to ensure the continuation of restorative techniques in the specific setting.  We have helped thousands of people resolve disputes over the years with over 90% of those who come to the table reaching an agreement on how to move forward.

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New Sponsors for the Schools & Youth Program

The following sponsors are supporting DSC's Conflict Resolution for Schools & Youth Progr...

Conflict Resolution Training for Youth is Spreading in Fairfield County

Research shows a correlation between conflict resolution education and improved academic performan...

Bridgeport Youth Mediation Training

"Awesome" say Bridgeport Teens DSC trainer and mediator, Carlinde Bruijns, with trainees It al...

2011 Young Mediator of the Year Awards

DSC Honors High School and Middle School Students with Young Mediator of the Year Awards Dorothy ...

2011 Mediator Gathering

Family Mediator, Susan Boardman, Ph.D.and DSC Executive Director, Dorothy Adams On the evening ...

  • New Sponsors for the Schools & Youth Program

  • Conflict Resolution Training for Youth is Spreading in Fairfield County

  • Bridgeport Youth Mediation Training

  • 2011 Young Mediator of the Year Awards

  • 2011 Mediator Gathering

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