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.
Our Program Director, Jaxie Johnston, presented our 2023 – 2024 Annual Report to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Board at the Oklahoma Judicial Center. The South Central Program continues to see growth each year. This is due to the overwhelming support of local judges and attorneys in our area. We look forward to continuing to serve the south-central Oklahoma communities with our FREE mediation services. 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. Several South Central Area Volunteer Mediators attended the Annual Statewide Volunteer Conference in Oklahoma City. The conference is a great way to network with other volunteers and gives an opportunity to further your skills as a mediator. Pictured from left to right is Sam Vanderbilt, Chris Perry, Joe Barrett, Jaxie Johnston (Director), Cynthia Johnson, and Robyn Matthews (Office Manager). Theresa Hrncir and Tim Boatmun are both volunteer mediators who live in Durant, Oklahoma. They recently achieved certification in family and divorce mediation. Bryan County Special Judge Emily Redman presented them with their certificates.Director of the Administrative Office of The Courts Jari Askins joins Director Jaxie Johnston, along with volunteer Sam, at the Family Training (located at University of Oklahoma College of Law in Norman, Oklahoma).Four new volunteer mediators have obtained their certification in basic civil mediation in Durant, Oklahoma. Bryan County Special Judge Emily Redman presented the volunteer mediator with their certificates. These volunteer mediators attend the small claims court dockets and are able to help those in the community settle their disputes with our FREE mediation program. Pictured from left to right are Tim Boatmun, Sammie Adams, Judge Emily Redman, Sam Vanderbilt, and Ralph Houser.
The South Central program is growing — and we want you to join us! As a volunteer mediator, you will assist people in your community in resolving conflict.
