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Become a Partner in Peacemaking

Support from our community is more critical than ever as formerly reliable sources of funding become less certain.  Please become a Partner in Peacemaking by making a one-time contribution or by becoming a monthly sustaining supporter.  A recurring monthly gift — even a modest one — ensures that we can continue to bring people together to prevent and resolve conflict, and to strengthen families and communities.​
Picture - The DRC is your community resource. The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County provides a variety of online and in-person resources to help businesses, individuals, and families prevent conflict. Resolve conflict and improve communication. Mediation, Group Facilitation, & Customized TrainingClick to view the downloadable digital flyer [PDF]


The Dispute Resolution Center is here to support you.
We provide a variety of online and in-person resources to help individuals, families, businesses and organizations prevent conflict, resolve conflict and improve communication
- Mediation and Conflict Coaching to help people in conflict work toward mutually-beneficial agreements.
- Housing Stability Services, including mediation for HOA and landlord-tenant disputes, and renter certification classes.
- Customized Communication and Conflict Resolution Training, tailored to address the needs of businesses, organizations, and community groups.
- Group Facilitation to help work teams and other groups run orderly and productive meetings and achieve key goals.
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Mediation

Mediation is a safe, supportive space to have difficult conversations.

Facilitation

Specially trained facilitators consult with groups to run productive meetings.

Youth Services

Engaging youth to build a peaceful community.

Training

We train community members in skills to help manage conflict with greater ease.

Our Impact

Civic Harmony Starts Here
In 2024 the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County:
 
-  Served 5,100 people through mediation, conflict coaching, information & referral, housing support, group facilitation, training and community presentations;
  
- Trained 1,970 people in mediation, communication, conflict prevention and conflict resolution skills.
  
86% of mediation cases in 2024 reached some kind of agreement, 91% of clients reported that their situation was improved by mediation, and 92% said they would recommend mediation to others.
 
Resolution Washington, the network of 21 dispute resolution centers across Washington State, collectively served more than 63,000 people in 2024.
Thank You to all of the individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations who have made an investment in the mission and work of the DRC - and made our community impact possible - through their financial, volunteer, in-kind and service partnership support.

Affordable solutions for resolutions.
We empower people to restore and build relationships.