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  Now available in Bridgeview on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!  Developed in partnership with Judge Jagielski and Judge Hartigan

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

Mediation Skills  Effective Questions  Working with Emotions  Needs and Interests  Reality testing

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

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: ; enter courtroom number.  Call us! x22

Questions?