Developing Alternative Ways to Resolve Conflict

In a world where litigation and society continue to be bogged down with:

• A disproportionate power dynamic in the courts;  
• Systemic structures, policies and nuances that continue to permeate our politics, economy and society;
• Parity problem in the representation of parties in courts;
• Delay in outcomes due to limited resources and increased need overwhelming the court docket;
• Limited control due to set systems and polices; and
• Increased costs that catalyze a crisis into a catastrophe,

 There is a growing need to cultivate a community of practice that will be an environment where: 

• We can share best practices;
• Evaluate data;
• Amplify and compound impact of our work;
• Bridge the learning gaps through workshops and trainings with CLEs/CEUs;
• Develop paradigms that inform policy;
• Network;
• Advocate for funding; and
• Form collaborative partnerships. 

 Mediation and Restorative Services (MARS) is excited to present timely topics in conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative practice, industry-leading speakers, stellar networking opportunities, broaden your horizon by collecting and sharing information, cultivate and catalyze sustained learning for professional development and CLE opportunities.

Register today and be inspired.

Pending updates on RP Trainings.

Restorative Practices in Schools Training

Virtual | Basic restorative practice knowledge is a pre-requisite | Tuesday, August 22 at 10:00-11:30 AM (CDT) | FREE | Read More & Register

*CANCELLED* – Circle Keeping 201 (In-Person)

In-Person | *RP 101 and basic circle keeping training/experience are pre-requisites to this course. | Wednesday, November 1 at 4:00-7:00 PM (CDT) | $150 for General Public, $100 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code) | Read More & Register Here

Circle Keeping 101 (Virtual)

Virtual |  RP 101 is a re-req to this course | Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM-12:00PM (CDT) | $75 for General Public, $50 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code) | Read More & Register Here

*CANCELLED* – Circle Keeping 101 (In-Person) – See the Virtual training the next day!

In-Person |  RP 101 is a re-req to this course | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 3:00-6:00PM (CDT) | $75 for General Public, $50 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code) | Read More & Register Here

Restorative Practices 101

Virtual | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:00-4:30PM | 12PM – 1:30PM (CST) | FREE | Read More & Register Here

Online 40-Hour Family Mediation Skills Training

All who are interested in becoming a family mediator are welcome to attend Community Mediation Minnesota’s online 40 Hour Family Mediation Skills Training. 

Dates of Training:
(Must attend all days)

Thursday, Oct 5
Friday, Oct 6
Saturday, Oct 7
Thursday, Oct 12
Friday Oct 13

Time: 8AM-5PM (CDT) each day

If you do not plan to volunteer with MARS or at one of our partner organizations, the training fee is $1000. Interested in volunteering? Email us and receive a discount upon committing.

REGISTER TODAY

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Circle Keeping 201 (Virtual)

Virtual | *RP 101 and basic circle keeping training/experience are pre-requisites to this course. | Wednesday, July 26 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT) | $150 for General Public, $100 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code) | Read More & Register Here

Restorative Practices 101

Virtual | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 2:00-3:30PM | 12PM – 1:30PM (CST) | FREE 

Circle Keeping 101

Virtual |  RP 101 is a re-req to this course | February 22nd, 2023 | 9AM-12PM (CST) | $75 for General Public, $50 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code)

Circle Keeping 201

| In Person | *RP 101 and basic circle keeping training/experience are pre-requisites to this course. | April 12th, 2023 | 9AM-1PM CST) | $150 for General Public, $100 for MARS Volunteers (contact us for promo code)

Restorative Practices in Schools Training

| Virtual | Basic restorative practice knowledge is a pre-requisite | March 20th, 2023 | 9AM – 10:30AM (CST) | Free

Online 30-Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training

All who are interested in becoming a mediator are welcome to attend Community Mediation Minnesota’s Online 30 Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training.

Dates of Training:
(Must attend all days)

Wed May 31 2023
 Fri June 2 2023 
 Mon June 5 2023
 Wed June 7 2023 
Fri June 9 2023 
 Mon June 12 2023 
Wed June 14 2023

Time: 12PM-4PM (CST) each day

If you do not plan to volunteer with MARS or at one of our partner organizations, the training fee is $1000. Interested in volunteering?

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Free Housing Training: The Fair Housing Act

Learn more about The Fair Housing Act, which protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

This training is facilitated by Elizabeth Sauer from Central MN Legal Services. Elizabeth Sauer is a Supervising Attorney with Central Minnesota Legal Services. She has focused her poverty law practice in the area of landlord-tenant law for twelve years. She also practices in the area of family law, focusing on domestic violence and the intersection of domestic violence and housing.

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30-Hour Rule 114 Training

 Civil mediation focuses
on conflict resolution skills, the art of mediation, inclusive and reflective
listening, negotiations and how community mediation is social justice work.
Gain conflict resolution skills through this live training (via Zoom) and then
volunteer for a local conflict dispute resolution program as a mediator.

All who are interested
in becoming a civil mediator are welcome to attend Community Mediation
Minnesota’s online 30 Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training.  Attending
all 30 hours is required in order to meet Minnesota Rule 114 Civil Mediation
requirements. Those who complete this course can apply to become Minnesota
Qualified Neutrals on the Supreme Court Civil Mediation Roster.  CLE Credits
can be applied.

  Dates of training:

Monday, October 3
Friday, October 7
Monday, October 10
Friday, October 14
Monday, October 17
Friday, October 21
Tuesday, October 25

12pm-4pm CST
Location: ZOOM

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Introduction to Housing Mediation for Landlords/Property Managers

Virtual Event
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
12:00PM – 1:00PM (CST)

Learn how our FREE housing mediation services can help you quickly resolve conflict and improve communication with your renters!

Our trained mediators guide conversations between property owners and renters about the issues and needs of both sides. We help property owners or property managers communicate with their renters about past-due rent, maintenance issues, neighbor-to-neighbor conflict, and more. At the end of a mediation, an agreement is created with the input of both the property owner and rent.

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Online 30-Hour Civil Mediation Training

Gain conflict resolution skills through this live training (via
Zoom) and then volunteer for a local conflict dispute
resolution program as a mediator.

Attending all sessions is required to complete the course:

Wednesday, 1/5/2022
Saturday, 1/8/2022
Monday, 1/10/2022
Tuesday, 1/11/2022
Thursday, 1/13/2022
Tuesday, 1/18/2022
Thursday, 1/20/2022

from 12PM-4PM (CST)

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Material Violations of Lease Training (Virtual)
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST
Presented by: Larry McDonough, Attorney at Law, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Minnesota School of Law, Senior Minnesota Fellow, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Now that the statewide eviction moratorium has come to an end, there is a lot of uncertainty and confusion over the timeline and different phases of the off-ramp. One major component of the off-ramp includes when a landlord can either terminate or evict a tenant over a material violation of the lease.

We encourage volunteer mediators, tenants, landlords, advocates, lawyers, and any other interested party to join us for this training!

Know Your Rights (For Tenants) (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST

Housing attorney Larry McDonough and Rachael Sterling, COVID-19 Eviction Response Coordinator for HOME Line will discuss evictions during and after the pandemic, financial assistance, negotiating rent, housing repairs, privacy, and getting out of unaffordable leases.

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The Humanistic Approach to Resolving Conflict (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at 10:00AM CST

Please join Mediation and Restorative Services (MARS) with special guest Mark Umbreit for this short, donation-based training (proceeds go to MARS).

“A humanistic approach to mediation and dialogue adds the human-element on all levels of a mediation process: mediators tune into their own human issues and capacities, parties tune into their own deeper humanity and the humanity of the other party, and consequently, the process itself is humanized through deepening, uninterrupted conversation.”