HUMAN RIGHTS MEDIATION SERVICES

The Charlottesville Office of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission, established in 2013, aims to promote justice and equal opportunity by providing leadership and guidance in civil rights across the city. The City of Charlottesville’s Human Rights Ordinance emphasizes protecting residents from unlawful discrimination while ensuring public safety, health, welfare, and defending individuals against baseless discrimination claims. This contract seeks a mediation service provider with at least two years of professional experience who employs trauma-informed, person-centered methods to address disputes. The provider will work closely with the Office of Human Rights, valuing clear communication and collaborative problem-solving to handle between one and six mediations annually. The Office of Human Rights offers meeting spaces for these mediations in Charlottesville and requires the ability to facilitate both in-person and remote sessions. Additionally, language interpretation and translation services, including American Sign Language, are available upon request to support mediation-related activities. The solicitation, issued by Virginia’s Human Rights agency, has a response deadline of January 13, 2026, and points of contact include the Director of the Human Rights Commission and the Procurement Supervisor. This contract presents an opportunity to contribute to meaningful conflict resolution rooted in civil rights protections within the Charlottesville community.