Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center, Inc.
Peace in the community
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Often times conflict arises when Communication is stifled, stress is heightened and parties are not equally equipped with the willingness to peacefully resolve problems. We aim to resolve conflict by guiding constructive conversation as a well-trained, confidential and neutral party with the goal of foster resolution and peace.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center
Mediation Program: The AACRC will mediate just about any type of dispute between two or more individuals. Mediations are done at various neutral locations throught Anne Arundel County. Conflict Resolution Training: Anger Management, Effectiveness Training for Women, No Lose Conflict Resolution and various other courses specifically designed FREE Community Presentations
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We hope to create peace in the community!
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We work in collaboration with county agencies, the courts, local organizations, individuals and non-profits to open communication and to assist us with spreading the message that through mediation conflicts can be resolved and for those who participate, they are more likely to reach their goals with a strong sense of self-determination.
Our service offerings support our mission of providing mediation, facilitation, and education for the peaceful resolution of conflicts to all who ask. We aim to improve the quality of life for individuals in Anne Arundel County and to create a more peaceful and productive community by helping people communicate constructively to resolve conflict
We provide instruction, training workshops and continuing education to our partners and within the community around the following topics:
Mediation,
Conflict Resolution Education,
Paid Trainings,
Facilitation,
Community Conferencing, and
Anger Management
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
AACRC has a very diverse roster of 43 professionally trained volunteers and 7 staff who range in age from 19 to 80, with high school diplomas to Ph.D., retired judges, elected officials, college students, stay at home mothers and fathers, retirees, and yes a few lawyers all of whom meet rigorous mediation training and continuing education and annual evaluations. Frankly we serve everyone and we welcome everyone who believes he/she can make a difference.
The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO), a department of the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts created a ranking system for community mediation centers that determine the size and scope of work and funding each center is eligible to obtain annually. The highest level a center can attain is level six (6). AACRC is a level five (5) center and has successfully reached and maintained this ranking for the last three (2) years.
We are extremely a disciplined organization and we utilize resources wisely.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
AACRC has made a difference in thousands of lives here in Anne Arundel County. For the last 25 years, AACRC has consistently provided mediation services for thousands of Anne Arundel County residents and we intend to do more. In the past our model of providing mediation services was singularly focused. We determined that what our participants want and our community requires are wrap-around services that meet the need of the entire family.
In the spirit of progress, we intend to progress along with the needs of our community and have Integrated Family Mediation Services (IFMS), which is an offering of multiple mediation services that may include Marital Separation and Parenting Planning, along with Child Custody/Child Access mediation. Prior to IFMS, we would work with a couple or individual solely in one area. We find that by offering families integrated services, they feel a sense of relief around waiting and looking for answers on other relevant topics.
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Operations
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Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 12/09/2019
Mrs. Megan Jacobs
Phil Reynolds
Retired
Megan Jacob
John Rixey
Mark S. Chang
Maryland State Delegate, Dist. 32
S. Colby Peters, Ph.D, LCSW
Human Systems
Risheena Schwemle, Esq.
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance District Court Self-Help Center
Tia Brown McNair, Ph.D
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Danielle Chappell
Maryland Legal Aid
Molly Boyd
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
Philip T. Caroom, Honorable
Retired
Mike Keller
Retired
Marc L. Rodriquez
Annapolis City Counil
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes