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Dispute Resolution Program Services

CREST/Schools

Mission
CREST empowers school communities, including students, teachers, staff and parents, to appreciate differences and resolve conflicts peacefully through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Vision
CREST envisions school communities in which all members address and resolve conflicts peacefully, on their own or with the assistance of a neutral mediator.


For More Information Please Contact:
Dolores Morales
Office of Human Relations of Santa Clara County
2310 North First Street, Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 792-2321 (Dolores Morales, Training Institute Coordinator)

Related Articles:
  • Student Conference
    In 1999, CREST in collaboration with the Office of Human Relations, sponsored the first Peer Mediation Conference in Santa Clara County for 200 middle and high school mediators

  • CREST Background/ History
    CREST Conflict Resolution Essentials for School Transformation began in 1996 to bring effective communication and conflict resolution training to the schools of Santa Clara County.

  • CREST On-Site Training
    CREST will customize trainings to meet the needs of your school.

  • Training Fees
    The CREST training fee is based on $150 per hour, and is provided by two experienced educator/mediators.

  • Other Services
    Through the Dispute Resolution Program Services, CREST offers mediation and conciliation services on site.