Center for Dispute Settlement

Who We Are

The Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS) is a not-for-profit providing Mediation, Restorative Practices, Facilitation and Arbitration services throughout 8-County NYS Finger Lakes Region. We also provide trainings for agencies, businesses and civic groups on Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Peer Mediation, Implicit Bias/Cultural Competency.

The Center was founded in 1973 as the first community dispute resolution program established in New York State and the third in the country. The Center was created on the premise that community mediation centers should be different from traditional providers of alternative dispute resolution services. In recognition of this difference, the agency’s primary focus is on interpersonal, minor criminal, civil disputes and quality of life issues that impact families and communities.

How to Get Help

We have offices in 8 counties. Visit our website to find the office in your county

Who We Serve

Area(s): Cayuga County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Seneca County, Steuben County, Wayne County, Yates County

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Other