A national Tools for Tough Conversations program launched this May 25, 2017 though the partnership of the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy, a 25-year leader in international peacebuilding, and Mary Dumas & Associates, Inc, a mediation, facilitation, and public engagement firm working with private and public clients in Washington and across the U.S.
Read MoreThe Youth Program is happy to announce the end of another successful school year! We brought interactive conflict resolution education to record numbers of students in 2016-2017...
Read MoreMy deepest gratitude to all of you who were able to join us on June 15th for our 25th anniversary luncheon. Northwood Hall was abuzz with court personnel, attorneys, mediators, founders, volunteers, and other community supporters as we sought to honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire the future with an engaging keynote by Magistrate Judge Paula McCandlis. More than $10,000 was raised in support of the WDRC! Those precious dollars will serve the community well as we continue to grow – adding new programs, expanding our reach, and serving more people. I am so pleased that after 25 years, we now...
Read MoreThe Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and Boccemon invite the community to join the excitement of 32 teams, sponsored by businesses from around the state, battling for the championship in the biggest bocce tournament in the Pacific NW.
Read MoreEach year, as part of our Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Event, we honor a few outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Center. Please help us celebrate the following individuals, who received their awards at this year’s Appreciation Event.
Read MoreWander Brewing and the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center have teamed up to offer an alternative to the traditional Whatcom County distance race fundraiser.
Read MoreDuring a few recent moments of quiet reflection, I attempted to put pen to paper to capture some thoughts about the dynamic and distressing events locally, nationally, and globally. As the Director of an organization with a mission rooted in peace, I feel compelled to reach out to you.
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