Through its Contra Costa County Superior Court mediation program in small claims, unlawful detainer and civil harassment cases, The Congress of Neutrals provides mediation opportunities for new mediators who have completed a 40 hour mediator training course, as required by the court.

The goal of the Mediation Mentoring Program (MMP) is to provide practical mediation experience under the supervision of experienced mediators. In order to participate, each trainee must do the following:

• Complete the 40-hour mediation skills training (or equivalent)
• Complete the MMP Application and Pay Fees (Fee $600: $50 Non-refundable Application Deposit & Payment Balance of $550 upon approval).

Upon approval of the program director, the trainee is then assigned to an experienced mediation mentor who regularly handles small claims, unlawful detainers and civil harassment mediations in one of the branch locations of the Superior Court.

NOTE: The Congress of Neutrals reserves the right to terminate the services of volunteers who violate court protocols, who are discourteous to court personnel, the court or disputants, or who otherwise demonstrate an insufficient level of mediation skill or training.