Building Relationships Through Empowerment & Communication
Experienced Conflict Resolution Services in Reidsville, NC
Better Approaches to Solving Your Conflicts
Everyone interacts with the legal system at some point, whether through a speeding ticket, conflicts, or serious charges. For 25 years, ReDirections of Rockingham County has offered programs to reduce litigation and incarceration, promoting more effective problem-solving alternatives. Mediation can settle business, education, and personal disputes. When court is necessary, creative interventions often exceed jail sentences, as demonstrated in our domestic violence class and the upcoming Mental Health Court starting in November 2018. We're excited that ReDirections and the Alamance Dispute Settlement Center have partnered to create a regional center for Rockingham and Alamance counties.
Comprehensive Services in Rockingham County for 30+ Years
ReDirections was established just over 29 years ago in response to the critical issue of prison overcrowding within the state. Constructing new prisons proved to be costly and did little to aid in the rehabilitation of those caught in the prison system. As a result, when the State reached out to a group of visionary citizens in Rockingham County to launch a program aimed at both punishing and rehabilitating nonviolent offenders within the community, they embraced the opportunity, leading to the formation of ReDirections. In 1995, ReDirections expanded its offerings by introducing District Court mediation as a second program.
Cases such as Simple Assault, Injury to Personal Property, Trespassing, and Communicating Threats can be resolved more effectively when the involved parties willingly agree to meet and work toward a solution that serves everyone's best interests. Given the broad applicability of mediation, it didn't take long for ReDirections to diversify its services further. Today, alongside District Court mediation, we provide Medicaid Appeals mediation, Eviction mediation, Conflict Resolution training, and a Batterer's Intervention class.
Explore Our Diverse Range of Programs
Court Mediations
District Court cases, often "nuisance cases" between friends or family, are ideal for mediation. It helps avoid convictions that could impact jobs, education, or military service. Mediation saves court time, avoids winners or losers, and is cost-effective at $80, compared to $180 in court costs for the losing party.
Medicaid Appeal Mediations
When Medicaid services are reduced or terminated, individuals can appeal. ReDirections mediates cases from Rockingham, Guilford, and Caswell counties via phone, involving the petitioner, a Medicaid representative, and the mediator, with optional participation from others.
Conflict Resolution Training
ReDirections provides tailored conflict resolution training, teaching effective communication, anger management, active listening, and peer mediation through interactive exercises. Funded by the Wentworth Town Council, the program is offered to 9th graders at Rockingham High School over three days, helping students resolve conflicts peacefully.
Amends Class
The AMENDS program is a Batterer's Intervention program, not mediation. Court-ordered for those convicted of domestic violence, participants attend a 26-week, 1.5-hour class using the Duluth curriculum. The program holds abusers accountable and encourages critical thinking to change behavior. ReDirections works with probation officers to monitor attendance and performance.
Discover Who We Are at ReDirections
Phone number: 336-342-5238 ext. 13
Most people don't end their careers in the same field they started, and Alexey is no exception. She began as a high school English teacher but discovered her passion for helping animals and working in the nonprofit sector while volunteering for the Humane Society. Alexey first joined ReDirections as Executive Director in 1994, during its early days, before leaving to work for the Humane Society. After ten years, she returned to a much-expanded ReDirections. Now, she volunteers for Triad Golden Retriever Rescue and spends her free time walking Casey, her rescue Golden, or cleaning up his hair.
Phone number: 336-342-0882 ext. 14
A dedicated volunteer, Bonnie currently serves as treasurer and assistant pianist for her church. She was the first Exalted Ruler of the Reidsville Elks and volunteered with the Boy Scouts of Cherokee Council, earning the Silver Beaver and Allan "Doc" Lewis Award. One of her favorite experiences was spending 18 years as a scorer on the NASCAR circuit, where she traveled the country, attended countless races, and made lasting friendships.
Phone Number: 336-342-0882 ext 10
Diane has volunteered with ReDirections for several years, mediating court and business cases and teaching conflict resolution at Rockingham High School. A former teacher, she values mediation's impact and enjoys helping students learn to handle conflicts at home, school, and in the community.
Phone number: 336.342.5238 ext. 212
Since 2017, Guilio Dattero has led AMENDS, a domestic violence prevention program at ReDirections, where he previously worked in 2011-12. A former law enforcement officer, he brings firsthand experience with domestic violence cases to his impactful lessons, resulting in no AMENDS graduate re-offending—a remarkable achievement. In his free time, Guilio enjoys working out at the Reidsville YMCA, writing crime novels and humorous poetry, and spending summers at the beach with his wife Cathy. They also cherish visiting their grandchildren in Raleigh, keeping I-40 busy.
Meet Our Dedicated Board of Directors
At ReDirections of Rockingham County, our committed board of directors carries with them extensive and diverse expertise in law, business, and human services. Our experienced board members collaborate closely with our staff to develop organizational policies that ensure ReDirections accomplishes its mission and dutifully provides service excellence to all within the local community and beyond.
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- Kerri J. Wikle – Board ChairBeth Simmons – Vice President, Business Consultant, United HealthcareRichard Westmoreland – CPALynn Smith – SecretaryJoe Snell – Treasurer, Community VolunteerJoshua Bowers – MemberLinda Dunn – Member, Attorney, Professor at Elon CollegeJason Gibson – MemberJeane Heath – Member, Probation Officer, Community VolunteerBill Shreve – MemberJulie Talbert – Member, Community Volunteer, Executive Director at Eden Boys & Girls Club
Batterer's Intervention Programs That Foster Accountability
Our Batterer's Intervention Program dismantles destructive patterns and encourages change. Using the Duluth curriculum, we help participants understand the impact of their actions and foster accountability. This structured, 26-week program challenges individuals to think critically and embrace non-violent behaviors. With support from probation officers, participants are guided toward transformation. Feel the power of new directions as we champion for safety and healthier relationships. Let's stand united against domestic violence and rebuild lives together.
Conflict Resolution Programs Tailored to Meet the Needs of the Community
Our conflict resolution programs are tailored to meet community needs. From school-based training to advanced mediation services, we offer a spectrum of solutions designed to diffuse tension and build bridges. Specializing in district court mediation, we tackle everything from simple disputes to juvenile truancy issues. Let us help your organization or community navigate interconnected challenges with expert guidance and innovative strategies. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you in creating a peaceful environment.
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Your Support Makes a Huge Difference
ReDirections greatly relies on the generous support of our community to sustain and expand the vital services we provide to the residents of Rockingham County. Without the contributions and commitment of donors like you, we would face significant challenges in our mission to continue assisting those in need within our community. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of many, enabling us to foster positive change and provide essential resources to those who require our help. Thank you for being an integral part of our efforts!
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