Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-448

EPS 448

Dispute Resolution Services of Springfield, Inc.

Mr. Welch and Ms. Candaras moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by inserting at the end thereof the following:-

“; provided further no less than $68,000 shall be expended 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”