Southern California Mediation Association

the southern california mediation association (scma) was founded in 1989 to respond to the growing interest in mediation as a profession and an effective adjunct or alternative to the legal system, arbitration and other forms of problem solving. scma is a tax-exempt association formed as a 501(c) 6, the classification designated for organizations whose primary purpose is the development and promotion of a professional activity. while promoting mediation as a profession, scma supports and contributes to each professional member’s individual standing as a provider of an important, marketable service. scma also recognizes the critical role of volunteer, public and nonprofit dispute resolution agencies as fellow peacemakers, facilitators and experience-based training institutions for mediators. as a courtesy and attraction to business, corporations and nonprofit entities, scma opens its membership to supporters and users of mediation. these members become privy to developments affecting th