Community Based Mediation Program (includes JP court mediations):
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

Juvenile/Victim Offender Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

They must also have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 16 Hour Juvenile/Victim Offender Mediation Training.

Litigation Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

All mediators in this program are also required to possess a JD and to have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for five years.  They must also be in good standing with the Texas Bar Association.

Family Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

Mediators in this program also must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 24 Hour Family Mediation Training.  Additionally, mediators must possess either a JD or a graduate degree in a field relating to family issues.

Victim Offender Restitution Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

Mediators in this program also must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 12 Hour Victim Offender Mediation Training.

Special Education Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

In addition, mediators in this program are required to have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 12 Hour Special Education Mediation Training and be familiar with Texas Education Agency policies.

Children's Protective Services Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Basic Mediation Training.

Mediators in this program also must have completed a DRC or (DRC approved) 24 Hour Family Mediation Training and an additional 24 Hour CPS Mediation Training.  Mediators in this program should also possess either a JD or a graduate degree in a field relating to family issues.

Truancy Mediation Program:
Mediators must have completed a DRC (or DRC approved) 40 Classroom Hour Mediation Training.

Call the Dispute Resolution Center at (713) 755-8274 for more information.