ADDRESS: Carter County Courthouse 20 B Street SW Suite 101 Ardmore, OK 73401
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Our program strives to provide conflict resolution services that are fair, effective, expeditious, and free of charge to the communities and court system of South Central Oklahoma.
The South Central Program Director, Jaxie Johnston, recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Ardmore about the Early Settlement Program. Jaxie shared that the South Central Program mediates over 300 cases in their area each year, and encouraged the group to consider becoming a volunteer mediator. Pictured from left is Brandon Naifeh, Kiwanis President; Jaxie Johnston, Early Settlement Director; and Craig Ladd, local attorney and Kiwanis member.Volunteer of the Year! Joe Barrett has been an amazing volunteer for the South-Central Program for the last 8 years. He is trained in both basic and family and divorce mediation. Joe has volunteered in his local community by being involved in numerous organizations including the Gideons International, Kiwanis of Durant, and Meals-on-Wheels. Joe has conducted 110 cases and volunteered 202 hours while mediating for our program.
When asked what he enjoyed the most about mediating he replied, “Mediation is a rewarding experience by assisting others in resolving their differences. It has also given me the tools needed to resolve conflicts in my personal life.”
“Joe’s volunteer experience made him a perfect fit for our program. He was interested in volunteering to help those in his community resolve their disputes. He’s an asset to our program and his community in South Central Oklahoma,” Jaxie Johnston, said.Sunrise Rotary Club! Jaxie Johnston, Program Director, had the pleasure of speaking at the Sunrise Rotary Club about the Early Settlement – South Central program and upcoming volunteer mediator training. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer mediator, please contact the program office.Site Visit! Phil Johnson, State Director, recently visited the Early Settlement – South Central Program office in Ardmore. Pictured are Jaxie Johnston, Program Director, and Robyn Matthews, Office Coordinator.The South Central – Early Settlement Mediation Program is sponsored by East Central University. The University sponsors three of our programs and has always shown great support for the growth of our programs. Pictured left to right is Regan Glinton, Southeast Program Director; Jaxie Johnston, South Central Program Director; Dr. Christine Pappas, ECU Program Supervisor; and Jorjia Cash, East Central Program Director.
