Texas Conflict Coach

There has been much said regarding the ability of parties to mediate in cases where there has been domestic abuse. While no one believes abuse is an issue that can be mediated, the parties may have issues that can be resolved through mediation. Our program will discuss issues including the benefits of mediation in these situations, the structure of such mediations and preparation of parties, and the mediator. Christy Cumberlander Walker has over fifteen years of experience mediating family issues. She was previously a program coordinator for the Franklin county Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court. Her experience includes providing family, employment and community mediation as well as providing training in dispute resolution across the county. Christy was also a trainer for the Supreme Court of Ohio Domestic Abuse Issues for Mediators and Other Professionals. Christy was a member of the Advisory Council for the Association for Conflict Resolution’s Family Section. She is the co-chair for the annual conferenc