UMass Boston

MOPC works with MA state and local government agencies, communities, and residents on a variety of initiatives.  

Affordable Housing Mediation Program

Mediates Ch. 40B affordable housing development disputes brought before the Housing Appeals Committee of the Exec. Ofc of Housing & Livable Communities.    

Agricultural Mediation Program

 Mediates agricultural loan and sustainable farming disputes, in partnership with USDA, MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources, and municipal commissions.    

Community Mediation Center Grant Program

Advances the public mission of community mediation and allocates state operational funding to qualified local centers statewide.    

Housing Mediation Program

Mediates housing disputes to promote housing stability in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities and MassHousing.  

Parent Mediation Program

Mediates child access and visitation disputes in partnership with the MA Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division.   

Public Deliberation Program

Helps communities address important and difficult public issues and move toward collective action through designing and holding deliberative dialogues. 

Re-entry Mediation Program

Mediates for incarcerated people returning to the community, pre- and post-release, in partnership with MA Department of Correction and County Sheriffs and local post-release agencies.  

Youth Conflict Resolution & Restorative Practices Program

 Sponsors peer mediation programs and other conflict resolution projects in schools and communities with local partners.