Press Release January 2012:
Lawrie Parker, Executive Director of the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center has been reappointed to a three year term on the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisory Council. The Council advises the state supreme court’s Office of Executive Secretary on mediation issues as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Ms. Parker was also reappointed to the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Mediator Complaint Panel which reviews formal complaints made against mediators and recommends a course of action. She has served in both capacities for the past 11 years.Lawrie Parker, Executive Director of the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center has been reappointed to a three year term on the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisory Council. The Council advises the state supreme court’s Office of Executive Secretary on mediation issues as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Ms. Parker was also reappointed to the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Mediator Complaint Panel which reviews formal complaints made against mediators and recommends a course of action. She has served in both capacities for the past 11 years.
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PDRC Staff, Volunteers and Board Members assisted with the Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition's Food Distribution Drive on January 21, 2012. Despite the icy road conditions, we had an excellent turnout and helped with this worthwhile cause to distribute food to the needy.
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Press Release May 2011:
TITLE: Helping Families with Elder Care? Maybe?
Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC) is moving forward, following the needs of the community into the field of elder care. As the baby boomer generation is steadily becoming the elder boomer population, it opens up many new needs. Families are often strained and pulled in many directions while trying to take care of aging parents.
PDRC is a non-profit, Piedmont United Way agency community mediation center with over 20 years of success in resolving difficult issues. The mediators are certified by the Judicial Council of Virginia and are trained to be neutral third parties who help disputing parties find solutions to their problems.
Mediation provides an opportunity for the family to speak and be heard about key issues that arise from aging. Some of these issues include care-giving responsibilities and support, independence and safety, guardianship, conflicts with service providers, medical treatment options, and estate planning and distribution. Sometimes these concerns can create family feuds; meditation works on strengthening the family relationship. It also decreases stress, arguments, it saves time and money, gives closure, and enhances relationship skills.
For further questions or information please visit our website www.PiedmontDisputeResolution.org or give us a call at 540-347-6650. We are conveniently located off of Main Street in Old Town Warrenton and are looking forward in assisting you and your family.
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Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC) celebrated its 20th year of service to the community at Ballina Farm in Rectortown on Saturday, September 25th. The horse farm is the home of Lori and Sean Keenan McGuinness. Ms. Keenan is a mediator with the Center.
Ms. Anita Sutherland (center) accepted a special award on behalf of her husband, the late Dennie Sutherland. Mr. Sutherland was a volunteer with PDRC’s mediation and restorative justice programs. He also worked as Restorative Justice coordinator for PDRC’s program in Prince William County. Board President Ed Stinnett and Services Director and Mediator Marlene Hahn presented the plaque.
In addition, the Center recognized four people instrumental to its growth, particularly during the Center’s early years. They are: retired Fauquier General District Court Judge Charles B. Foley, Mr. and Mrs. B.G. ‘Bob’ Sowder, Jack Garber of the Piedmont United Way, and Patricia Cloud. Sixty people attended the celebration.
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Press Release: January 8, 2010
Lawrie Parker, Executive Director of the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC), has been reappointed to a two-year term on the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisory Council. The Council advises the state Supreme Court’s Office of Executive Secretary on mediation issues as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Ms. Parker was also reappointed to the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Mediator Complaint Panel which reviews formal complaints made against mediators and recommends a course of action. She has served in both capacities for the past nine years.
The Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center, a Piedmont United Way agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Located in historic Old Town Warrenton, PDRC serves the counties of Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Rappannock, Spotsylvania, Prince William and surrounding areas. It provides mediation, restorative justice, multi-party facilitation services and training programs that are available to individuals, families, businesses, organizations and communities-at-large.
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