What is Mediation?
Confidential - The mediators will not tell anyone what was said during the mediation process; except information indicating that someone is in danger, such as child abuse, abuse of a vulnerable adult, or credible threats of violence.
Mediation is a conflict resolution process in which mediators help participants have a difficult conversation, get clear about what’s important to everyone, and make decisions that meet the needs of those involved. In mediation, people speak for themselves and make their own decisions.
Non-Judgmental - The mediators will not take sides, place blame, or tell you what to do. The mediators will not require you to make a decision.
Voluntary - Participants are at the table of their own free will and can end the process at any time. No one will be forced to do anything they do not want to do in the process. Nobody will be forced to agree to anything they do not want to agree to.
Our
Story
In 2003 the Community Mediation Initiative (CMI) was founded as part of what would become the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution at Salisbury University. In 2015 TCM became the freestanding nonprofit organization, Tri Community Mediation, to more inclusively serve the entire Lower Eastern Shore community. In addition to mediation, Tri Community Mediation offers free 1-hour conflict management presentations, training opportunities, and regular in-service events for volunteers, staff, and the communities of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. TCM is largely funded by grants and donations. Funders include: the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO); the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore; Community Mediation Maryland, and others.
Our Board
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Dave Nemazie
Co-Chairperson
Ashley Wilson
Secretary
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Helena Fleming
Co-Chairperson
Roxane Rounds
Board Member
Jessica Rose
Treasurer
Web Smith
Board Member
Consider supporting TCM as a Board member!
We are looking to expand the Board, and encourage all to apply. Serving on the board involves committing to monthly meetings; assisting with strategic planning and financial oversight; and bringing your talents and energy to the table to support and grow the organization. Please contact tcm@tricommunitymediation to learn more.