The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center has selected the 2016 Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest recipients. Over 90 poems were submitted, by K-12 Youth throughout Whatcom County.
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As the school year kicks into gear, the Youth Program is already in full swing. We are continuing to provide schools in Whatcom County with high quality conflict resolution education at little or no cost, ensuring students are building the skills to navigate complex issues. We have already begun or completed partnerships with a number of schools, including: Columbia Elementary, Cascades Montessori Middle, Meridian Middle, Irene Reither Elementary, and Kulshan Middle, with many more in the works. If you would like to see a school you care about feature a workshop from the Youth Program, there are still available spots for winter and spring.
Read MoreEach year, the Peace Builder Awards are an opportunity to nominate individuals, groups, and organizations that have dedicated their efforts to strengthening community. After careful consideration the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s Board of Directors has chosen the winners of the 14th Annual Peace Builder Awards.
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Whatcom Co. - On September 11, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., 278 participants took off to the burst of an airhorn in the 3rd Annual Wander to Wander 1K – a .62 mile “wander or sprint” from Johnny’s Donuts to Wander Brewery during Bellingham Beer Week. This event is the first of its kind in a town renowned for endurance races. All of the $5,466 proceeds benefit an equally unique nonprofit: the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and their mission to provide and promote collaborative and constructive approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation, and community education.
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Whatcom Co - The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC), 10th Annual Compete for a Cause Cribbage Tournament was held Saturday, September 10th in the Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden. With 75 competitors of all ages and skill levels, participants played 3 round robin games, followed by an exciting 5 round elimination bracket.
Read MoreWander Brewing and the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center have teamed up to offer an alternative to the traditional Whatcom County distance race fundraiser.
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Mediator and Board President Joan Cervisi was kind enough to write an article for us about conflict resolution during her recent trip to Spain! Read an excerpt here and follow the link to her blog to read more!
Read MoreThe Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors.
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In the final month and a half of my term, our youth program volunteer, Sierra, and I had the opportunity to serve a group of elementary school boys. These students were referred because they were having difficulty recognizing the impact of their behavior on the school environment. Their teachers and counselors hoped the Dispute Resolution Center could help teach the boys self-awareness, anger management and positive communication skills
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During 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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