Reducing Conflict in Our Lives
and Communities 

Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) empower people to shape their own solutions to resolve conflicts. DRCs offer free or affordable services including mediation; community dialogue; neighbor, business, and housing dispute resolution; school restorative practices; parenting plans and family mediations.

IN 2021, WASHINGTON'S DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERS
RESOLVED DISPUTES AND STRENGTHENED COMMUNITIES WITH:

73,163

PEOPLE ASSISTED WITH DIRECT SERVICES
(INCLUDING 2,308 YOUTH)

7,222

CASES COMPLETED
80% OF CLIENTS REPORTED THAT MEDIATION IMPROVED THEIR SITUATION

80%

OF CLIENTS REPORTED THAT MEDIATION IMPROVED THEIR SITUATION

Eviction Resolution Pilot Program

The ERPP helps tenants and landlords solve rent issues together and make decisions in their own best personal and financial interests, before they reach the courts or eviction.

“Without mediation, my family, my finances,
and my heart would still be broken.”


-Mediation client

Our mediators are superstars!

Our highly-trained mediators come from diverse backgrounds—but they share a common passion for promoting positive communication.

Dedicated to Dialogue

Resolution Washington is the member association for Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) in Washington state. We’re working to bridge divides, resolve disputes and reduce conflict in our communities by supporting and advocating for mediation in Washington. 

Washington Race Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) Partnership

Resolution Washington is committed to equal justice for all marginalized community members and supports people of color and low-income residents in having access to equitable opportunities statewide.

Rave reviews from our clients

Being able to talk openly to trustworthy advisors was an eye-opening experience.

Mediation Client