Who is MARS?​

MARS is a leading conflict resolution non-profit in Anoka County, MN.  MARS primarily focuses on providing the space and resources for conflict to be addressed constructively allowing those in conflict to cultivate resolution and agreement, as well as develop understanding and connection.  MARS works to decrease feelings of stress, anger, resentment, and animosity between parties in conflict.  As a result, more peaceful, collaborative, and safer communities are built in our area.

Our Approach to Serving the Community

At MARS, we look ahead with a holistic goal of serving the community. To do this, we focus on six key values: mediation, restorative services, resource connection, education, research and diversity. These are the scope of our services, as we strive to make a positive impact in the world around us.

Mediation
Restorative Practices
Resource Connection
Diversity
Research
Trainings & Events

Providing low cost or no cost conflict resolution services, and more, since 1987.

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News & Upcoming Events

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Become A Mediator!

Community Mediation Minnesota will be offering an in-person 30-Hour Civil Mediation Skills Training in June 2025.  Also, an Online 40-Hour Family Mediation Skills Training will be available in April 2025.

Contact MARS with further questions: info@mediationservice.org or 763-422-8878. 

You can also fill out this form.  Click HERE.

Restorative Practice Trainings

Restorative Practices 101 (FREE, Virtual, no prerequisites) – Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, May 6th from 3:00-4:30 PM CST

Restorative Practices in Schools (FREE, Virtual, RP 101 required) –

Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, March 4th from 3:00-4:30 PM CST

Circle Keeping 101 (Virtual) – Sign-up HERE

  • Tuesday, May 22nd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMC ST

$75 with code RP101 required

Circle Keeping 201 (Virtual) – Sign-up HERE

  • Thursday, March 20th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

$100 with code RP 101 and CK 101 required

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