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MEDIATION CENTER OF EASTERN CAROLINA
327 Pollock Street,
P.O. Box 1184 The Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina is a non-profit organization that has a mission to help individuals in the community develop the capacity to respectfully resolve conflict. MCEC works to develop skills and establish systems to improve the well being of the community by making peaceful resolutions a way of life. MCEC provides direct services through offices in Craven, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Pitt Counties. MCEC programs provided by MCEC in Craven County are as follows: RESOLVE IT TOGETHER is an 8 week 12 session conflict resolution program for youth ages 10–17, their parents/guardians/siblings and other significant family members. Families attend workshops to learn and practice skills in listening, talking with respect, expressing feelings and negotiating conflicts. Parents learn to provide a role model to encourage and support youth without losing authority. Youth develop confidence and self esteem by recognizing self worth and learn how to express their needs without hurting others. RESOLVE includes home visitation, family therapy and classroom sessions. Families self refer or referrals may come from juvenile justice, the school system and other providers. RESOLVE is funded by a grant from the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and a donation of classroom space by Centenary United Methodist Church in New Bern. TEEN COURT is an alternative program designed for first time offenders who have committed a minor offense and have admitted their guilt. Offenders appear before a jury of their peers, to be held accountable for their crime and receive consequences (sanctions) such as attending educational classes or performing community service. Youth offenders who successfully complete Teen Court will have no legal record of the offense. Teen Court allows youth volunteers to play an active role in the community and educates them in functions and operations of the judicial system. The program gives offenders and volunteers a first hand experience of the American System of justice. Referrals to Teen Court come from the school system, law enforcement, juvenile justice or business owners. Youth who volunteer as court officers must have recommendations from two school officials and/or community leaders. Adult volunteers who wish to assist the Teen Court staff are interviewed by MCEC and must have a criminal background check. All Teen Court services are funded through grants and fundraising. Capacity is limited by funding. Mediation/Training: MCEC offers various training programs to the public including Basic Mediation Training and Conflict Management in the workplace. In addition MCEC customizes training for agencies/groups. MCEC offers two-party mediation for a fee, on a sliding scale based on income. 6/2007 |
