The Conflict Center teaches skills for difficult conversations. Participants learn practical hands on skills to handle daily hassles and conflict effectively. We can all learn to take concepts and ideas into the real world and translate them into productive, successful, nonviolent actions and behaviors. The Conflict Center’s mission is to “prevent physical, verbal, and emotional violence by partnering with individuals and communities to shift perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors through education and skill-building..” Founded in 1987 The Conflict Center has grown from a dream to a place that enables all those who wish to learn the practical skills of peacemaking. Because conflict is inevitable, we are not an organization without conflict, but we walk the talk and manage it. We are committed to our mission and our work is based on our values. The Conflict Center teaches communication skills, consequences, negotiation, anger management classes, conflict management, and assertiveness. Participants learn to handle daily hassles and conflict effectively, to take concepts and ideas into the real world and translate them into productive, successful, nonviolent actions and behaviors.