Mediation Center of Charlottesville

Bridging Differences

MCC sponsored workshop–Hate Crimes and Extremism- What can we do about it?

For the first few months of 2024, MCC’s new Executive Director (Taylor Frome)  lead a 6-part series of community conversations to explore the forces that lead to hate and violent extremism.   Building on a program piloted in Rhode Island (https://www.courageousri.com/ ) we will held weekly meetings at The Center (at Belvedere) on the following topics:

  1. Preventing Violent Extremism
  2. High Conflict–and how we can dial it down
  3. Conflict Entrepreneurs
  4. Feelings and Facts
  5. The Influencers  February 21
  6. Free Speech, Hate Speech and Censorship  February 28

 

Mediator Courses

This year we’re offering two new mediator courses–Elder Mediation, and Community Mediation.

Applying for the Judy Morton Scholarship

Named in honor of longtime MCC mediator, volunteer, and supporter Judy Morton, this scholarship will cover 100% of the recipient’s fee for the Basic Mediation Skills course. The award will be bestowed annually to the student whose application best articulates an interest in mediation vis-a-vis his/her career or future pursuits. If the course is offered more than once in a year, the course description will indicate availability of the scholarship. If you are interested in taking Basic Mediation Skills and would like to apply for the scholarship, please see the application guidelines below. Completed scholarship applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the start of the course, and the award recipient is notified 4 weeks before the start date.

To apply for the Judy Morton Scholarship when the course has been scheduled, please submit your name and contact info (address, phone, & email) and a narrative of up to 500 words with the subject line “Judy Morton Scholarship” to mcc@mediationcville.org and include the following information:

  • Why you want to be a mediator,
  • What you see as the value of mediation today,
  • How training in mediation skills fits into your future plans or career.

 

THANK YOU DONORS!

Many thanks to the thoughtful, generous donors who responded to MCC’s Fall Appeal. Your support helps the Center continue its conflict resolution activities in the community. We wish you the best for the New Year!