SIX RIVERS DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER

What SIX RIVERS DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER does

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2001 by Marti Kantola Dane and incorporated as an independent non-profit around 2013-2014. Headquartered in Hood River, Oregon, with satellite offices in Goldendale, Washington and The Dalles, Oregon, the organization delivers community mediation, restorative justice, school-based restorative practices, and mediation training across seven counties in Oregon and Washington (Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler, Klickitat, and Skamania). The service portfolio includes Mediation Services using an interest-based negotiation framework with a co-mediation model, the Circles of Peace restorative justice program co-developed with NYU's Center on Violence and Recovery, Restorative Practices in Schools, and two housing programs — Oregon's Eviction Prevention Mediation (2022) and Washington's Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (2021), the latter being statutorily required before eviction filings in its counties.

The organization operates with eight staff, six board members, and 17 active volunteers, and reports zero staff turnover over the past five years. Service delivery is exclusively human-mediated; there is no software platform, mobile application, or AI component. Andrea Pacheco succeeded Marti Dane as Executive Director in 2021 and has driven diversification into restorative justice.

Revenue is generated primarily through federal, state, and local grants (Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, Washington Department of Commerce, USDA Certified Agricultural Mediation Program, and United Way of the Columbia Gorge), supplemented by heavily subsidized Basic Mediation Training fees ($250 per participant versus ~$850 actual cost) and individual donations. Core services, including eviction prevention, are provided free to end users. The organization is a member of Resolution Oregon, Resolution Washington, NAFCM, the Restorative Justice Coalition of Oregon, and the National Coalition of Agricultural Mediation Programs, and maintains strategic partnerships with the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department and the Wasco County District Attorney.

Name

SIX RIVERS DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER

Legal name

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center

Website

https://6rivers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit delivering community mediation, restorative justice, school-based restorative practices, and mediation training across seven counties in Oregon and Washington, with statutorily mandated eviction-resolution services in Washington and USDA-certified agricultural mediation in Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mediation and Restorative Justice Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB), Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution & Discipline Alternatives (EDAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Community mediation services
• Restorative justice programs
• Conflict resolution training
• School restorative practices
• Eviction prevention mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hood River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Primary funding from federal, state, and local government sources including Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, Washington Department of Commerce, and USDA Certified Agricultural Mediation Program.
2. Training Fees: Basic Mediation Training offered at subsidized rate of $250/person (actual cost ~$850/person) with scholarships available for those facing financial hardship.
3. Donations: Individual donations accepted via PayPal, mail, or financial institution with one-time, recurring, and legacy gift options.
4. Free Community Services: Eviction Prevention Mediation and Eviction Resolution Pilot Program provided free to landlords and tenants through state-funded programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers interest-based mediation, restorative justice (Circles of Peace), school-based restorative practices, and 40-hour Basic Mediation Training, alongside free state-mandated eviction mediation programs in Oregon and Washington. Services are delivered by trained human mediators and restorative justice facilitators across the Columbia River Gorge region and are supported through government grants, subsidized training fees, and donations.

Product overview

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is a non-profit service organization offering a portfolio of conflict resolution services rather than a unified software platform. Core offerings include Mediation Services (interest-based negotiation), the Circles of Peace restorative justice program, Restorative Practices in Schools, and housing-related programs (Eviction Prevention Mediation and ERPP). Training programs include 40-hour Basic Mediation Training, Listening Skills workshops, and De-Escalation Training. The organization also runs a Volunteer Mediator Program with practicum requirements and monthly Mediator Guild continuing education sessions. All services are provided by trained human mediators without AI or automated technology components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mediation Services Interest-based negotiation process in which trained mediators help clients identify, communicate, and understand all parties' needs and goals to build workable solutions. Available to community members in the Columbia River Gorge region.
• Circles of Peace Restorative Justice Program Evidence-informed restorative justice program using peacemaking circles to address harm, focused on repairing damage, keeping everyone safe, and promoting healing as an alternative to the criminal legal system. Free for survivors of harm in the Gorge community.
• Restorative Practices in Schools Whole-school tiered restorative practices program that helps schools improve relationships and supports student skill development in conflict resolution, behavioral health, and accountability. Delivered via partnerships with school districts.
• Basic Mediation Training 40-hour foundational mediation training meeting Oregon and Washington standards, offered twice yearly at a subsidized community rate. Provides the skills needed to become a mediator or to improve personal communication and conflict-resolution abilities, and includes interactive small group activities, lectures, role plays, and coaching.
• Eviction Prevention Mediation (EPM) Free mediation and conciliation services for Oregon landlords and tenants in rental housing disputes arising before, during, or after eviction filing. Available to residents of Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.
• Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) Free pre-court dispute resolution program for Washington landlords and tenants in Klickitat and Skamania Counties. Required by law before eviction can be filed, and connects parties to rental assistance and legal aid.
• USDA Certified Agricultural Mediation Agricultural mediation service for Oregon farm and ranch families addressing farm succession planning, neighbor disputes, and USDA program disagreements, delivered as Oregon's designated USDA Certified Agricultural Mediation Program provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of tenants continued their tenancy after ERPP services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal law enforcement partnership serving the Columbia River Gorge region with fisheries enforcement and police services.
• Resolution OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide collaborative of 14 dispute resolution centers serving Oregon. Six Rivers is represented by Executive Director Andrea Pacheco.
• NYU Center on Violence and RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert technical and training advisor for Circles of Peace restorative justice program. Provided 18-month planning and design phase guidance including Community Readiness Assessment.
• Resolution WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember association for 21 Dispute Resolution Centers in Washington state. Served over 144,000 adults and 37,000 youth in 2023.
• United Way of the Columbia GorgecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey funder enabling highly subsidized Basic Mediation Training at $250/person instead of actual $850/person cost.
• Restorative Justice Coalition of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network of practitioners promoting restorative justice implementation. Debra Pennington-Davis serves on the Coordinating Council 2023-2025.
• National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization helping spread awareness of community mediation. Selected Six Rivers as one of five centers for NAFCM/JAMS Foundation Mini-Grant Program 2020-2022 focusing on young adults.
• National Coalition of Agricultural Mediation ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition supporting agricultural mediation programs including USDA Certified Mediation Program.
• Wasco County District AttorneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner in the Circles of Peace design team including victim advocates, prosecutors, public defenders, and community service providers.
• Washington Gorge Action Program (WAGAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRental assistance partner connecting tenants to emergency rent relief funding through the ERPP program.
• NW Justice / Clark County Volunteers LawyerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid partners providing free legal assistance to income-qualified tenants navigating ERPP process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM): National umbrella organization for community mediation centers; Six Rivers is a member and grant recipient. Operates the same community-based, non-profit mediation model at a national scale.
• CDR Associates: Colorado-based dispute resolution and mediation firm offering mediation training, facilitation, and conflict coaching similar to Six Rivers' portfolio of services.
• Resolution Washington: Statewide network of 21 Dispute Resolution Centers in Washington including Six Rivers as a member; comparable service delivery model across housing, family, and community mediation.
• Community Mediation Services (Rochester): Long-running community mediation center providing mediation, conflict resolution training, and restorative justice — directly analogous service model to Six Rivers.
• Resolution Oregon: Statewide network of 14 community dispute resolution centers in Oregon — sister-network in Six Rivers' primary state operating community mediation, restorative justice, and training.
• Pacific Dispute Resolution Center: Portland-based community mediation center serving Oregon with mediation, facilitation, and training — directly comparable service portfolio and mission, also a Resolution Oregon member.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Court Innovation: Non-profit pioneering problem-solving courts and justice system reform including restorative justice practices, with broad portfolio overlapping Six Rivers' court-adjacent mediation work.
• JAMS: Large private alternative dispute resolution provider offering mediation and arbitration across legal, commercial, and international disputes at much greater scale and commercial pricing.
• American Arbitration Association: Established national ADR organization providing mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution across a much broader commercial and legal scope than community-focused DRCs.

Others

• Victim Offender Mediation Association (VOMA): Thematic peer organization supporting victim-offender mediation and restorative justice practice globally; Six Rivers' Circles of Peace program sits within this professional community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCti1vxXDQpl6fk2N10MUbJA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SixRiversDRC
• Instagraminstagram.com/gorge_mediation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/six-rivers-dispute-resolution-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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