A New Option for Survivors of Harm in the Gorge Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is honored to announce the launch of our pilot Circles of Peace Restorative Justice program. Circles of Peace is an evidence-informed model that supports greater accountability,...
PEACE-BUILDING SKILLS IN A DIVIDED WORLD Local, one-on-one peace-making. by William Lennox My name is Bill Lennox, Board Member with Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center since 2004. My Quaker background, past experience in law enforcement and time spent as a United...
BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING FAQ At Six Rivers, our mission is, “to empower and train people and organizations to resolve conflict through mediation, facilitation, restorative justice and other collaborative means of communication.” As a way to contribute to this...
We Serve OR & WA Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center has been serving the Gorge for over 20 years, and we are celebrating 10 years as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Situated at the confluence of the Hood River and the Columbia River in the heart of the...
The holidays can be a very busy season for all. Culturally this holiday season is so often promoted as a time to spend with family, exchanging gifts and enjoying special holiday meals. Holiday gatherings can also bring up family conflict, and considering we have...
After a divorce, holidays and special times can be challenging for families who are adjusting to new schedules and new traditions. Here are two articles, from different perspectives, that offer ideas on how to nurture joy and connection and minimize the impact of...
The winter issue of The Gorge Magazine is here—and it includes an article by board member and mediator Ruth Berkowitz that highlights Six Rivers and mediation in The Gorge. Her passion and vision for mediation shines through and we’re grateful for the spotlight, so...