Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-432

EPS 432

Dispute Resolution Services

Mr. Welch moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting in section 2 after item 8910-2222 the following item:-

 

“8910-XXXX. For Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. of Springfield to provide community mediation services to ex-offenders as an outlet for conflict resolution once they return to the community, provide general community mediation services to the residents of Hampden County to prevent everyday conflict escalation that would require police, court and potentially corrections interventions and involvement, additional service would include training for correctional officers and other staff members as requested in mediation and conflict resolution techniques to effectively address daily conflicts...................................$68,000”.