Conflict Resolution Institute

Conflict Resolution Institute Conflict Resolution Institute (Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement) is a community-based non-profit organization located in Ventura County.

We provide mediation services and conflict resolution training to individuals and organizations. Welcome to what we believe is a unique and dynamic organization. Since 1990 the Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement (VCDS) has served the community well by providing mediation services for individuals with cases in Ventura County small claims court and through private mediations in our Camarillo offi

ce. We recognize that conflict is a normal and often challenging part of life. Knowing how to communicate to avoid conflicts and how to resolve conflicts in a constructive way are important life skills. We believe facilitative mediation is a unique path to successfully resolving conflicts. Over the years, we have trained hundreds of individuals in conflict resolution and facilitative mediation theory and skills. Through word of mouth and our outreach efforts, increasing numbers of community members from all different walks of life have participated in our Conflict Resolution Training which is held three times a year. Some have gone on to serve as a mediator in the community or in private practice, but most take the skills and experience from the training and apply them in a way that greatly enhances their professional and personal life

As VCDS entered its third decade of serving Ventura County, we realized it was time for us to expand our training program to meet the demands of the community. In order to succeed in the future, we decided to strategically shift our focus from that of a mediation resource to an education organization. Thus, Conflict Resolution Institute was born and the legacy and programs of VCDS will continue to provide the foundation for our efforts under this new umbrella.

🎉🎊Thank you to our generous donors, we met our 🎀Giving Tuesday Match🎀! Thank you for caring, sharing and helping us buil...
12/10/2025

🎉🎊Thank you to our generous donors, we met our 🎀Giving Tuesday Match🎀! Thank you for caring, sharing and helping us build peace in Ventura County!

Much gratitude and care to our community this holiday season🧡
11/26/2025

Much gratitude and care to our community this holiday season🧡

Let’s Talk It Out! reg link in bio ☺️
10/29/2025

Let’s Talk It Out! reg link in bio ☺️

CRI celebrated Conflict Resolution Day by helping folks in Ventura County settle their small claims disputes peacefully ...
10/17/2025

CRI celebrated Conflict Resolution Day by helping folks in Ventura County settle their small claims disputes peacefully ☮️ and outside of the courtroom!

10/16/2025
✨ 35 Years of Service, Impact & Peacebuilding ✨Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Conflict Resolution Institute...
08/21/2025

✨ 35 Years of Service, Impact & Peacebuilding ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Conflict Resolution Institute celebrates 35 years of building bridges in Ventura County. 🌟

📅 October 9, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dinner • Community • Inspiration

🎟️ RSVP, donate tickets, or sponsor a table here:
👉 Click The Link In Our Bio To Purchase Tickets!!!

FREE support for survivors of the recent wildfires! Join Us!
08/20/2025

FREE support for survivors of the recent wildfires! Join Us!

REPOST ❤️ ✨Fireworks are fun for us, but frightening for our furry friends 🐶🐱💥•This 4th of July, let’s keep pets safe ...
07/04/2025

REPOST ❤️ ✨
Fireworks are fun for us, but frightening for our furry friends 🐶🐱💥
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This 4th of July, let’s keep pets safe and calm:
🛑 Keep them indoors
🎶 Play calming music
🆔 Make sure they’re microchipped & tagged
💗 Comfort them with love and patience
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From all of us at CRI Ventura ☀️ wishing you and your animals a safe, peaceful Independence Day! 🇺🇸🕊️
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Happy 4th of July from all of us at CRI Ventura! 🎆🇺🇸 Today we celebrate freedom, unity, and the power of peaceful conver...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us at CRI Ventura! 🎆🇺🇸 Today we celebrate freedom, unity, and the power of peaceful conversations 🕊️✨ Let’s keep building bridges, one resolution at a time 💬🤝

Address

4475 Market Street, Suite C
Palo Alto, CA
93003

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18053841313

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