JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Johnson County Supervisors and Iowa City Councilors are considering a partnership that would create a new approach in responding to non-violent emergencies.
Modeled after a program in Dayton, Ohio, documents say CommUnity Crisis Services would act as mediators in responding to calls including roommate, family, and neighbor disputes, noise complaints, etc.
The mediation unit development process would start in January if the area’s application is approved for funding through NYU Law. It would be funded through a $200,000 grant over 15 months…