Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County
"Empowering people to resolve conflicts peacefully"

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DRC Capacity Improvement Outcome Survey

For fiscal year ending June 30, 2008

16 of 20 DRCs have submitted their reports. 76% of state funds are accounted for.

New! You can click here to see outcome summaries grouped by program category.

Click here to start a new survey form.
You can submit the form anonymously, but you must log in to make changes.

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Domestic paperwork needs legal review

Heads up on a proposed rule change that may affect our clients:

Unless presented by an attorney, all paperwork in family law cases *must* be reviewed by an attorney, the Courthouse Facilitator, or Kitsap Legal Services. See attached.

How to Talk So Kids Listen

Based on the award-winning book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, this workshop will help parents discover effective ways to communicate with their children at every age.

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Become a Mediator

Learn to the skills to manage conflict and help parties reach a win-win agreement!

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New Phones, Web Site Mean Easier Access to Mediation

Kitsap residents who need help with a dispute won't hear frustrating busy signals anymore when they call the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Kitsap County, thanks to a major upgrade to its telephone system this week.

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2008 Training Calendar Announced

Scheduled training events for 2008 are available at this link.

Kids First Parent Seminar

This four hour seminar focuses on children’s unique needs prior to separation, during divorce, and in other family residential changes. Learn about developmental stages, the grief process, positive ways to communicate with your child’s other parent, parenting plans and much more.

This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Please visit the Kitsap County Superior Court website to learn more about this court requirement.

Upcoming Classes

Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sep. 13 at 8:30 am

Thursday, Sep. 18 at 5:00 pm

Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 am

Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5:00 pm

Three Ways to Register

  • Online: Click on any of the above dates to register using a major credit card
  • By Phone: Call our registration line at 360-307-6155
  • By Mail: Click here for a printable registration form

    Safety Screening

    Your security is very important to us! If parents wish to attend the same class, each parent must call our registration line at 360-307-6155 to complete a telephone screening. We reserve the right to exclude anyone whom we believe could affect the safety or comfort of other participants.

    Fee Information

    The full tuition is $70.00 for participants with monthly income over $30,000 per year. In case of financial hardship, reduced fee is available. Please review the chart below:

    Total Gross Monthly Income:

    Fee:

    $2500 and above

    $70

    $1500 - 2499

    $60 *

    $833 - 1400

    $35 *

    $833 and below

    $20 **

    Fee Waiver by Court

    $0***

    *Please provide proof of income to request a fee reduction.
    **Requires DSHS, TANF, or SSDI statement
    ***Requires an order from the Superior Court to waive the fee.

    Refund/Rescheduling Policy:

    A $10 fee is charged for refund requests made 24 hours in advance of the scheduled seminar.

    If you notify us 24 hours in advance, we will gladly reschedule your class once without a charge. A $20 handling fee is charged for cancellations or requests to reschedule with less than 24 hours notice. 

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