What is mediation?
Mediation is a process where two or more disputing parties discuss their viewpoints face-to-face in the presence of a mediator.  The outcome of a successful mediation is a written agreement.

What is the mediator’s job?
Mediators help disputing parties reach an agreement amicable to all involved.

How does one become a CMS mediator?

• All interested parties must fill out a volunteer mediator application. You can do so on-line here or by downloading a PDF version of the application and mailing it to the address provided.
• The interested party will then be called in to meet with the CMS Executive Director. 
• Once accepted, all interested parties will receive 40 hours of free training. 
• The training is held at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ.  Once the training is completed, all trained volunteers will conduct their first six mediations with one of CMS’ experienced mediators.
• Please note that all new mediators will be subject to a criminal background check and a yearly review.

Mediation services are provided to disputing parties in a variety of neighborhood, business, and community conflicts.

Mediation services for parents with a custody issue are available to assist with child custody visitation agreements.

Currently, CMS has Truancy Programs implemented in the Pleasantville School Systems.  The purpose of this mediation is to work with parents and students to determine what can be done to resolve matters preventing the student from attending school and/or arriving on time.

Community Mediation Services will offer a free 40 hour mediation training for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mediator for Community Mediation Services. :

Community Mediation Services Mediator Training – Fall 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018                   5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday, September 29, 2018                   8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 2, 2018                             5:30pm – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 4, 2018                           5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday, October 6, 2018                            8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 9, 2018                             5:30pm – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 11, 2018                         5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday, October 13, 2018                          8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2018                           5:30pm – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 18, 2018                         5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday, October 20, 2018                          8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 23, 2018                           5:30pm – 7:30pm

The training will take place at Stockton University in Galloway.  Rooms will be confirmed shortly. Please feel free to call 609*345*7267 for any questions and/or additional information.