City Housing Arbitration Program (CHAP)
This program is available to assist new homeowners who have purchased a home through a City of Rochester program.
Properties purchased through such government sponsored efforts have a mandated stipulation that arbitration be built into the contract as a means of addressing issues that may arise between the homeowner and contractor chosen to perform the work necessary to bring the property up to standard.
If/when it is felt that contractual terms have not been met by either party an arbitrator is assigned from the CHAP panel to resolve any contractor/homeowner disputes
Available in the following county: City of Rochester and Monroe County
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This program provides a face-to-face meeting between victim and offender guided by an experienced mediator. A safe forum is provided to discuss the facts of the offense and express feelings about what happened. Participants can negotiate Restitution Agreements.
Available in the following counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
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Arbitration services are provided for vehicle owners having disputes with the manufacturer or dealer of a new, used and/or leased vehicle (including motorized wheel chairs).
Referrals are received from the New York State Dispute Resolution Association and the New York State Attorney General Office.
Available in the following counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
Contact: Ed Pevear at epevear@cdsadr.org
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Mediation services are provided through:
New York Sate Division of Housing and Community Renewal/Mobil Homes Section
38-40 State Street
Albany, New York 12207
These referrals are given to the Center for Dispute Settlement for case management for all of the Seventh Judicial District.
Available in the following counties: Seventh Judicial District including Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
Contact: Jim Waight at jwaight@cdsadr.org
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As an alternative to the impartial hearing process, clients of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) can request mediation to resolve disagreements over type and quantity of service.
Available in the following counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
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New York State Agricultural Mediation Program (NYSAMP)
Provides a timely and fair alternative to traditional methods of handling disputes for people in, or associated with the agricultural community.
Available in the following counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
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Surrogate Decision Making Program (SDMC)
This program is available for referrals that are made from the Commission on Quality Care and Assistance to People with Disabilities (CQCAPD).
Referrals are made when a decision on whether or not to have a non-emergency medical procedure is needed for mentally disabled persons residing in State run facilities.
A four-person panel assembled by the SDMC Coordinator evaluates and makes decisions regarding the following:
- Whether or not the individual has the capacity to make his or her own decision.
- Whether there is an available surrogate.
- Whether the proposed procedure is in the best interest of the patient.
The direct benefit is immediate attention and expediency.
Available in the following counties: Cayuga, Chemung*, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler*, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
*Served from our Livingston County office.
Contact: Lawrence Savino, Program Manager at 585-243-7943 or lsavino@cdsadr.org
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