Established by the legislature in 1989, the Commission provides dispute resolution and conflict management resources, training, and direct services to Ohio schools, communities, courts, and state and local government. Its nationally and internationally recognized programs and services result in quantifiable cost savings that lead to more effective and efficient government.

The overall goal of the Commission is to assist Ohioans in resolving disputes in the most efficient way possible while reducing the chance of violence, building positive relationships and helping disputants reach win-win situations. The Commission has a staff of six and is governed by 12 volunteer commissioners.


  What We Can Do For You... (video)
 ** Report of the Sustainable Futures Task Force ** (pdf)
 Commission's Spring 2009 Newsletter: Resolution
 Bullying Prevention Information and Resources
 Foreclosure Mediation Resources
Ohio Community Mediation Center Services
 Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management
 Cuyahoga County Truancy Mediation Report for 2007-08 (pdf)
 Putnam County Truancy Mediation Report, January 2009 (pdf)
 Columbus, Ohio Truancy Mediation Report, January 2009 (pdf)
  Cuyahoga County Truancy Program Evaluation 06-07 School Year (pdf)
  Reducing Aggression in Juvenile Correctional Facilities: An Article on the Commission's Partnership with the Department of Youth Services
  Pre and Post-Truancy Mediation Report - Portage County
  Mediation: It's Your Solution DVD Order Form
  Canton/Stark County Schools Truancy Mediation Report (pdf)
  
  Links to Help Youth and Adults Cope with Trauma
  Ohio Schools: Trauma Diffusion Speaker, sponsored by USEP
  Does Conflict Resolution Education Make a Difference? (pdf)
  Conflict Resolution Education Around the World
 
 Ohio's Uniform Mediation Act
 Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators (pdf)

Right: "Peace" Alisa Wilkinson, Lexington High School, Elaine Clapper, Instructor

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Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108
Phone 614/752-9595 - Fax 614/752-9682

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