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.

For Parents

“Kids First” Parenting Seminar

This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Courts for parents involved in divorces and in other court proceedings.

Parental conflict has long-term consequenses for children caught between two parents they love. This course is designed to help parents recognize normal developmental phases in their children and how the grief and stress of changes at home might affect children. To improve life for children (and for parents) the course addresses communication, co-parenting strategies and conflict resolution.

Click HERE to go to the "Kids First" page.

AND...for our new classes, check below

How to Talk So That Kids Will Listen
& Listen So That Kids Will Talk Seminar

Would you like to learn how to get results with your children without nagging or yelling? Would life be better if they listened to you and you could listen to them? This workshop will help parents discover effective ways to communicate with their children at every age.

For more information, click HERE.

"Becoming a Love and Logic Parent" Seminar

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent is a practical, straightforward method of parenting backed by over 20 years of research. Learn to parent with humor, hope, and empathy. Learn how to teach your children problem solving strategies and how to learn from their mistakes. Learn more...HERE.

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