Community Mediation & Restorative Services

12/16/2025

As a core service area, CMRS housing services incorporate institutional and community-based approaches. In courts, we use mediation services to offer alternative agreements for housing rather than eviction. Oftentimes, mediation can help residents remain housed while they form payment plans, wait on rental assistance, or co-create alternatives that are specific to their cases. In the community, housing mediations are frequently bundled with financial resources as we work to reduce the “resource runaround” for renters and property owners.

If you’d like to learn more about any of these services, please feel free to reach out to Joyce, Housing Stability Manager by sending us a message.

https://www.cmrsmn.org/housing-stability.html

12/12/2025

Litigation is expensive, stressful, and time-consuming.

Mediation is confidential, cost-effective, and solution-focused.
It’s not just an alternative — it’s often the better way.

Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc. is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides low to no cost conflict resolution services in Hennepin County. Since 1983, CMRS has helped individuals and communities engage in respectful and productive conversations, resulting in better understanding and creative, concrete solutions. We believe many of our community’s most pressing issues – such as housing instability, school conflict, juvenile crime, and neighborhood discord – stem from an unresolved dispute or harm. Our role, with the generous support of trained volunteer mediators, facilitators and partner organizations, is to systematically change how communities address conflict and find mutually acceptable and lasting resolutions.

https://www.cmrsmn.org/

12/09/2025

12/05/2025

📣📣📣 Shout out to CMRS Volunteers today on International Volunteer Day! We have some of the best volunteers in the community who help mediate conflict and are true advocates for restorative justice practices. Thank you for all you do!

12/02/2025

Disagreements are a normal part of life — staying stuck in them doesn’t have to be.

Mediation helps people move from tension to clarity through guided conversation and shared problem-solving.

Send us a message if you'd like more information on how mediation can help!

11/28/2025

Mediation isn’t about “winning.” It’s about understanding, clarity, and finding a path forward together.
When people truly feel heard, healing and resolution become possible.

https://www.cmrsmn.org/

11/25/2025

CMRS and our nonprofit partners offer training in mediation and restorative practices. These range from brief workshops to multi-day seminars and are a great first step to becoming an agent of peace in the community. For more training info, periodically check our site's home page or sign up for email notifications on upcoming trainings. 📰

https://www.cmrsmn.org/

11/22/2025

The holidays can be stressful, but if you're facing a conflict with a family member, it can make it worse. The mediation process helps family members learn to communicate more effectively and respectfully.

If you’d like to learn more about any of these services, please feel free to send us a message on how the mediation process works and if you have a current case with us. You can also visit our website for more information.

https://www.cmrsmn.org/mediation.html

11/18/2025

Tis the season for giving! Consider donating to CMRS today and help us support our community in conflict resolution & restorative practices!

https://donorbox.org/donate-to-cmrs-1?default_interval=o

11/15/2025

Want to make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer with CMRS! Training, support, and the chance to help people reconnect — it’s an experience that changes lives.

Learn how: https://www.cmrsmn.org/get-involved.html

11/11/2025

Learn the essentials of mediation in just 30 hours. Join our online Basic Mediation Skills Training starting January 12, 2026! Are you interested in becoming a skilled mediator? This 30 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training is the perfect opportunity for you! Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your existing skills, this online event will provide you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to become an effective mediator.

During this comprehensive training, you will learn the fundamentals of mediation, including communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and negotiation skills. Our experienced instructors will guide you through real-life scenarios and case studies, allowing you to practice and apply your newfound knowledge.

By the end of this training, you will have gained the confidence and expertise to mediate a wide range of disputes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your mediation skills. Register now for the 30 Hour Basic Mediation Skills Training and take your mediation abilities to the next level!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30-hour-basic-mediation-skills-training-january-2026-tickets-1727347535979?aff=oddtdtcreator