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Using Mediation to Better Serve Clients in Evictions Cases

Using Mediation to Better Serve Clients in Evictions Cases. Cassie Lively, Executive Director Center for Conflict Resolution. About CCR. Mediation in Evictions Cases. Available every day at the Daley Center, 9:00 a.m. until noon; 2:00 until 4:30

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Using Mediation to Better Serve Clients in Evictions Cases

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  1. Using Mediation to Better Serve Clients in Evictions Cases Cassie Lively, Executive Director Center for Conflict Resolution

  2. About CCR

  3. Mediation in Evictions Cases • Available every day at the Daley Center, 9:00 a.m. until noon; 2:00 until 4:30 • Now available in Bridgeview on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! • Developed in partnership with Judge Jagielski and Judge Hartigan

  4. Why is this important? • Gives litigants a quick alternative to the court process • Gives parties time to explore options and problem-solve • Creates durable and creative agreements • Better preparation for court

  5. Mediation Skills • Effective Questions • Working with Emotions • Needs and Interests • Reality testing

  6. Important to Note 30-45 minutes timeframe Free of charge to participants Both pro se and represented clients can participate Mediators DO NOT provide legal advice

  7. How can I access mediation? • Parties and attorneys can request mediation in any courtroom at the Daley Center or in Bridgeview on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings. • At the Daley Center, mediators can be paged: 312-512-0928; enter courtroom number. • Call us! 312-922-6464 x22

  8. Questions?

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