Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Employee Directory
Alternative Dispute ResolutionWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) operates within the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution, offering services that aim to prevent and intervene in conflicts for individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. Its approach combines preventative training to build community capacity for managing disputes with impartial mediation, facilitation, and coaching when conflicts arise, helping clients pursue constructive resolutions rather than escalation. Based in Bellingham, Washington, WDRC serves Whatcom County and emphasizes values such as equity, impartiality, empowerment, collaboration, and integrity in its work. With a modest organizational footprint, the center provides programs and services designed to reduce unproductive conflict while promoting healthier, more Creative and healthy approaches to disagreements. A notable development in its recent activity includes the launch of the Safe Spaces program in September 2020, reflecting its ongoing efforts to address conflict in the community.