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What is the role of the Community Relations Service (CRS) of the U.S. Department of Justice?
The Community Relations Service (CRS) is the U.S. Department of Justice's "peacemaker" and responds to communities experiencing conflict and violence to help restore peaceful relations.
CRS is the only federal agency dedicated to assisting state and local units of government, private and public organizations, and community groups with preventing community incidents and in restoring stability and harmony.
CRS facilitates the development of viable, mutual understandings and agreements as alternatives to coercion, violence, or litigation. It assists communities through facilitated dialogue, mediation, training, and consultation to overcome differences and build the skills needed to prevent future disputes.
