Philadelphia's Only Community Mediation Center
History and Background
The Good Shepherd Mediation Program, established in 1984, is a neighborhood justice center located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. People in conflict come to the Mediation Program to resolve their disputes through mediation.
Our mission is to empower Philadelphia community residents to creatively search for meaningful and lasting solutions to their conflicts without resorting to crime or violence.
After nearly 100 years of service to delinquent/dependent youth, Good Shepherd Corporation phased out its youth residential programs. In 1982, a needs assessment of the 14th and 35th police districts in Northwest Philadelphia was conducted to identify community concerns. It became apparent that crime and violence resulting from escalating, unresolved disputes - particularly involving youth - were the social problems about which community residents were most concerned. In 1984, Good Shepherd Neighborhood House was established as Philadelphia's first neighborhood justice center, serving the 14th and 35th police districts. Good Shepherd Mediation Program currently offers mediation, and training and consulting services to the Greater Philadelphia area.
CELEBRATE CONFLICT RESOLUTION DAY 2012 -- OCTOBER 18
Watch this 3-minute video describing the benefits of mediation.
Good Shepherd News
April 27, 2011
Promote Peace in Your Neighborhood (1)
Parking...Barking...Trash...Noise What is the issue in YOUR neighborhood? Good Shepherd Mediation Program is offering a FREE mediation orientation to Philadelphia community groups and civic associations. Read on to find out how to schedule a presentation for your group. Read More...
December 16, 2010
Free Offer for your School or Youth Group (2)
50% of all Pennsylvania auto theft crimes occur in Philadelphia AND most of them are commited by young people under 25. This FREE Road Show will educate your students about the impact of auto-related crimes on them, the victims and the community. The Road Show features "What DO you Want?" -- a movie produced by Emmy Award nominee, Sharon Mullally. Read More...
April 27, 2011
Settle for More . . . Mediate! (3)
Are you in a quandary over a conflict? If so, try mediation. This article features tips on how to mediate successfully. Read More...
May 21, 2009
GSMP Teaches Conflict Resolution Coaching in Israel (4)
In May 2009, Cheryl Cutrona, the Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Mediation Program, spent two weeks in Israel offering Conflict Resolution Coaching training to community mediators. The opportunity was co-sponsored by Mosaica: The Center for Conflict Resolution by Agreement Gishurim Program in Jerusalem and the U.S. Embassy in Israel American Center Read More...
