COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR

Building peaceful, resilient communities through conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative justiceWe work across all industries—from non-profits and government agencies to private sector enterprises—delivering tailored solutions that drive measurable results.

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TRANSFORM CONFLICT INTO CONNECTION

Communities thrive when conflicts are addressed constructively, relationships are repaired, and people work together toward shared goals. Our Community Navigator service provides certified mediation, conflict resolution training, and peace-building support for organizations, schools, neighborhoods, and community groups.

We specialize in trauma-informed, restorative approaches that address root causes, heal relationships, and create sustainable systems for managing future conflicts.

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Building peace, one relationship at a time

CERTIFIED MEDIATION SERVICES

Professional, neutral facilitation to help parties reach mutually acceptable agreements.

  • Community dispute resolution

  • Neighbor conflicts

  • Workplace disputes

  • Family and group mediation

  • Post-mediation support

DE-ESCALATION TRAINING

Equip your team with skills to prevent and manage conflicts effectively.

  • Crisis intervention techniques

  • Verbal de-escalation strategies

  • Emotional regulation skills

  • Threat assessment

  • Safety planning protocols

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMS

Repair harm, restore relationships, and rebuild trust through restorative practices.

  • Restorative circles

  • Victim-offender dialogue

  • Community conferencing

  • School-based programs

  • Reentry support circles

TRAUMA-INFORMED FACILITATION

Create safe spaces for dialogue and healing in communities affected by trauma.

  • Trauma-sensitive meeting design

  • Healing circles

  • Cultural humility practices

  • Safety and trust-building

  • Community healing processes

CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING

Build internal capacity with comprehensive training for staff and leaders.

  • Communication skills workshops

  • Active listening training

  • Negotiation strategies

  • Problem-solving frameworks

  • Train-the-trainer programs

PEACE-BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Design sustainable systems and policies for long-term community health.

  • Conflict resolution policies

  • Peer mediation programs

  • Community dialogue forums

  • Peace committee development

  • Evaluation and improvement

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

Peace-building across diverse settings

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES

Student conflict resolution, peer mediation programs, restorative discipline alternatives, campus climate improvement

WORKPLACES

Employee disputes, team conflicts, harassment complaints, organizational culture transformation

NEIGHBORHOODS

Neighbor disputes, HOA conflicts, community development, shared space management

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Public engagement, community policing support, citizen complaint resolution, policy dialogue facilitation

FAITH COMMUNITIES

Congregational conflicts, interfaith dialogue, community outreach programs, peace and justice ministries

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Board conflicts, staff tensions, volunteer management, coalition building, mission alignment

OUR PEACE-BUILDING PHILOSOPHY

RELATIONSHIPS FIRST

We prioritize repairing and strengthening relationships over simply resolving surface-level disputes. Healthy relationships are the foundation of peaceful communities.

ROOT CAUSES

We address underlying systemic issues, power imbalances, and unmet needs—not just symptoms. Sustainable peace requires addressing root causes.

COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP

We empower communities to develop their own solutions and build internal capacity for managing future conflicts independently.

TRAUMA-INFORMED

We recognize the impact of trauma and create physically and emotionally safe spaces that support healing and growth.

CULTURAL HUMILITY

We honor diverse perspectives, values, and traditions, adapting our approaches to fit each community's unique context and culture

LONG-TERM VISION

We focus on building sustainable systems and skills that will serve communities for years to come, not just quick fixes.

OUR ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

ASSESSMENT & DESIGN

We listen deeply to understand your community's needs, dynamics, and goals. Together we design a customized approach.

TRUST BUILDING

We establish safety, clarify expectations, and build trust with all stakeholders before diving into difficult conversations.

FACILITATION & SUPPORT

We guide dialogue, mediation, or training sessions with skill and compassion, adapting in real-time to emerging needs.

SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

We help you implement agreements, train internal champions, and establish systems to maintain peace long-term.