BUCKS COUNTY MEDIATION SERVICES
102 West Maple Ave.   -   Langhorne, PA 19047-2820   -   215-750-7220

Resolving Disputes & Conflicts Through Mediation
Mediation is Community Peace Building

WHAT IS MEDIATION? 
It is a process-
Rather than determining "Right" or "Wrong", mediators work as neutral third parties to guide people in a way which empowers them to resolve their conflict.
 

HOW CAN MEDIATION HELP ME?
It is an alternative to the justice system-

It is a private procedure, all comments are confidential.
It is a safe place to talk and listen.
Sessions are held at local, neutral, sites at a mutually convenient time.
Neither witnesses nor attorneys are needed.
Rather than a court making a decision, each individual is responsible to participate in making and writing agreements.
A court can only rule on the past, the agreements reached through mediation describe how each will behave and what each will do now and in the future.
ALL participants become Winners.
 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

You avoid going to district court and losing time from work.
The process empowers people to build bridges of understanding.
All members of the families involved participate, including children.
Each family receives a signed copy of the agreements.
Each family receives a follow up call after a period of time to determine whether the agreements are working.

WHAT CAN BE MEDIATED?

   Neighborhood Conflicts:

Harassment
Property Problems
Interracial Differences
Vandalism
Barking Dogs
Parking

   Domestic Differences:

Parents & Children
Intergenerational
Marital
Family

   Children & Youth Disputes:

Communication Problems
Behavior crisis at home, in school, or with neighbors.

I AM INTERESTED - WHAT DO I DO?

Call our office and explain the problem as you see it.  If mediation is appropriate for your problem, we will contact the other party involved and listen to their position.  If they are also willing, a time and place will be set for your mediation.

HOW DO I PREPARE?

Ask Yourself: What can I do better to manage the conflict?
Mediation requires you to make a commitment of time, energy, and an investment of $25.00 to cover expenses.

BUCKS COUNTY AREA COVERED

Bensalem, Bristol, Falls, Middletown, Newtown, Northampton, Wrightstown, Upper Southamton, Lower Southampton, Upper Makefield, Lower Makefield, and all boroughs within this area.

OFFICE

Bucks County Peace Center
102 West Maple Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19047-2820

Phone - 215-750-7220
Fax - 215-750-9237
E-Mail 

Director - Richard Conrad

Visit the Bucks County Peace Center Website