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Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Diana Carmichael-Owens, JD Memorial Conflict Resolution Scholarship.

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The completed and signed application and the requested documents must be received by The Resolution Center by the Application Deadline of May 2, 2025.

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Diana Carmichael-Owens, JD was a dedicated dispute resolution professional particularly in working with youth in teaching them conflict resolution skills and utilizing Restorative Practices to address conflict and harm. She worked with hundreds of high school students and families over the years as The Resolution Center’s Youth Services Manager. Her life was tragically cut short in an accident, and the Diana Carmichael-Owens, JD Memorial Conflict Resolution Scholarship scholarship is dedicated to her memory and passion for providing student’s an opportunity to resolve conflict through dialogue!

Any high school senior that demonstrates collaborative dispute resolution skills, leadership skills or an overall ability to assist peers in conflict that plans to further their education after graduation are eligible. The Resolution Center will award up to 4 –$1,000 scholarships. Students must attend a school within The Resolution Center’s service area which include St. Clair, Macomb, Tuscola, Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron Counties to qualify.

A ceremony reception will be held at The Resolution Center’s office in Mt. Clemens honoring the recipients.

TO APPLY:

Please fill out BOTH pages of this application completely, attach your resume and reference letter from a non‑family member in PDF or MS Word format, and submit to info@theresolutioncenter.com.

You may also print and fill out this form and remit along with a copy of your resume and reference letter to: The Resolution Center, 176 S. Main Street, Suite 2, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.

To complete the application, the information you will need are as follows :

• Contact Information
• Post-graduation Goals
• Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Skills
• Resume Attachment
• Reference Letter Attachment
• Signature / Digital Signature

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In Memory of Diana Carmichael-Owens

It is with tremendous sadness that we share this information about the passing or our beloved Diana Carmichael-Owens. Diana was tragically killed in a car accident on September 3, 2024 after being struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the center lane, according to police. Diana was lovingly known as “Doctor D” by the students she worked with and a valuable member of the community and The Resolution Center.

Diana has been a part of The Resolution Center family for 20 years as a mediator, staff person, and Youth Development Manager. Diana has led our Restorative Practices and Peer Mediation partnership with Eastpointe Community Schools for nearly 15 years. She has mentored and guided 1,000’s of students through troubling situations and has been able to train 100’s of students as mediators and peacemakers. She loved working with students and families within the community. Not only was she a great peacemaker, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, colleague, attorney and mentor; she was an incredible person that cared passionately for everyone. Please keep her family, students, friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as we all grieve her passing.

A scholarship in Diana’s honor is being created by The Resolution Center. Look for information about it soon as well as a fall fundraiser in which the proceeds will be utilized to fund this scholarship.

More Information

Obituary of Diana Carmichael-Owens
News Article: Beloved director at Eastpointe High School killed in head-on crash
Video: Eastpointe High School mourns social worker killed in crash

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A Catalyst For Peace

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Conflict Resolution are terms that are being used more and more in every facet of today’s business, education, medical and legal professions. Living in a democratic society, people understand the need to be able to trust their neighbor, contractor, attorney, landlord, consumer, accountant, doctor and local merchant. We depend on these trusting relationships to accomplish our goals and improve our place in life. Every so often, these relationships are tested through conflict.

The Resolution Center believes that conflict is a naturally occurring phenomenon and that it should be viewed as something positive. Conflict provides an opportunity for change. It is up to those involved in the conflict to make the change positive or negative.

Restoring and maintaining relationships is a positive event that helps to build community rather than fracture and destroy. The Resolution Center provides the non-adversarial dispute resolution process of mediation that offers people the chance to seize the opportunity of conflict and create something positive… to help build community. In this way, The Resolution Center is a catalyst for peace.

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a process in which two or more people involved in a dispute meet in a private, confidential setting with a neutral person (a mediator) and work together to solve their problems.

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Center staff are available Monday – Friday , 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mediation sessions can be scheduled during the day or evening.

The Resolution Center will attempt to furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities if given prior notice.