We serve Santa Cruz County and we have resources to help everyone.
CRC Services at a Glance
Community Mediation
Build stronger relationships.
Neighbors, families, parents and teens, roommates, and community
members get help working through disagreements and finding a way forward.
More than 85% of CRC mediation cases are successful, as reported by participants.
Housing Mediation
Find housing solutions.
Landlords and tenants work through rent, repairs, deposits, notices,
and other housing concerns before problems escalate.
Many housing conflicts can be resolved in just one mediation session.
Workplace Services
Strengthen your workplace.
Improve communication, address conflict early, strengthen customer
service, and create a healthier workplace.
Better conflict and communication skills help teams work better.
Small Claims Court
Resolve disputes without a judge.
Many Small Claims Court disputes can be resolved through mediation
before or after a case is filed.
Mediation lets the people involved work out the solution together.
Restorative Justice
Repair harm and rebuild trust.
Restorative programs help people take responsibility, understand
impact, repair harm, and strengthen relationships and communities.
95% said they could explain restorative justice after completing the class.
Training and Education
Communication skills for real life.
Practical classes in communication, de-escalation, mediation,
restorative practices, and conflict resolution for everyday life.
“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”