ACR is dedicated to supporting and improving the field of alternative dispute resolution.
Our primary activities include:
Conferences
ACR Conferences gather conflict resolution practitioners, students and interested parties from all corners of the globe to network, learn new skills, discuss cutting-edge issues and keep abreast of what is happening in the expanding field of conflict resolution. ACR’s annual conference attracts more than 1,000 people from around the world and offers more than 150 workshops.
Professional Interest Sections
ACR's Sections serve as ACR’s
programmatic core. Sections allow members to join with colleagues with
similar interests as well as share information via websites,
newsletters, teleconferences and meetings. Members of ACR Sections enjoy
a wide array of programs, as well as opportunities for volunteer
leadership within ACR.
Regional Chapters
ACR's Chapters enable members to meet and share ideas with colleagues in their community and participate in activities that support their professional development.
Committees and Initiatives
ACR also hosts a wide variety of committees, task forces, work groups, and initiatives that are essential to the field of alternative dispute resolution.