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Wed, Jul 19, 2006
Peacemakers' Tool Kit
PeaceJournalism.com
July, 2006
Posted on July 18, 2006
Rene Wadlow
What makes a successful peacemaker is a way of thinking, a set of values, an array of analytical and interpersonal skills, and a clear focus.
Peacemakers' Tool Kit is a series of book reviews on conflict resolution which highlight skills and avenues of peacemaking. Read more...
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Thu, Jul 06, 2006Liberia: Liberians Get Mediation Training
The Analyst (Monrovia)
July 4, 2006
Posted to the web July 5, 2006
J. Edwood Dennis
Several Liberians representing about seven local advocacy and humanitarian organizations operating in Liberia have completed a week long intensive training course on conflict mediation at Thinkers village outside Monrovia. Read more....
Posted on Jul 06, 06 | 9:17 am
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Wed, Nov 30, 2005ACR Board Director Appointed to Foreign Service Grievance Board
 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has appointed Marvin E. Johnson, Esq., a member of ACR’s Board of Directors, to the Foreign Service Grievance Board. The Grievance Board was established in 1975 by an amendment to the Foreign Service Act of 1946, and is made up of no fewer than five members, each of whom is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of State for a two-year term, subject to renewal.
Mr. Johnson is a mediator and arbitrator with JAMS, The Resolution Experts. To read the JAMS press release regarding Mr. Johnson’s appointment to the Foreign Service Grievance Board, click here
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Mon, Nov 28, 2005Back to rudeness and barbarity, by the book
HENRY Bournes Higgins was a founding father of the constitution, a High Court judge and president of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration. The dereglated industrial relations environment of the 19th century, which he described as "rude and barbarous", was replaced by a "new province for law and order", the system of conciliation and arbitration.
Full story: http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/back-to-rudeness-and-barbarity-by-the-book/2005/11/27/1133026345501.html
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HK a key centre for arbitration
As arbitration has established itself as the leading process for resolving international business disputes, Hong Kong has established itself as a key arbitration centre, Secretary for Justice Wong Yan-lung says.
Addressing the "Arbitration in China" conference today, Mr Wong described some of Hong Kong's underlying strengths as a dispute-resolution centre. Notably, he said, it boasts the world-class Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre which makes about 300 awards each year
Full story: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/lawandorder/051128/html/051128en08006.htm
Posted on Nov 28, 05 | 12:20 pm
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Focus On - Still wiggle room for faith-based arbitration
Leaders of Canada’s Jewish community believe they have a chance to soften the Ontario government’s plan to eliminate religious-based family law arbitration, but only if the McGuinty government holds public hearings on the legislation.
Full story: http://www.lawtimesnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=311&Itemid=82
Posted on Nov 28, 05 | 12:18 pm
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Analysis Says Mediation Has Saved Economy $9 Billion
(ADRWorld.com) - A landmark study released last week by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service found that the use of mediation in labor negotiations and work stoppages led to $9 billion in savings to business and workers between 1999 and 2004.
John Arnold, director of Public Affairs for FMCS, said the study is the "first of its kind to show the impact of mediation in labor negotiations" and gives FMCS independent research based on empirical evidence to show management and labor the benefits of requesting the services of an FMCS mediator.
Full story: http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=27338
Posted on Nov 28, 05 | 12:09 pm
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John Bissell Appointed to American Arbitration Association's Panel of Neutrals
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- John Bissell, former chief judge for the
U.S. District Court for New Jersey, has been appointed to the American
Arbitration Association's (AAA) Panel of Neutrals, the Association announced
today.
Full story: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-28-2005/0004223467&EDATE=
source: American Arbitration Association
Web Site: http://www.adr.org
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A tough look at a key environmental law
By Brad Knickerbocker | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
The National Environmental Policy Act - known as the Magna Carta of US environmental laws - is under intense political scrutiny.
For 35 years, NEPA has required that everything built or operated on federal land that "significantly affects the quality of the human environment" be scrutinized for its impact. Thousands of construction projects and other ventures - from highways, dams, and water projects to military bases and oil drilling - have been adjusted and in some cases scrapped because of the law.
Full story: http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1128/p02s01-uspo.html
Posted on Nov 28, 05 | 10:36 am
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Sun, Nov 20, 2005NSU mediation team comes in sixth at Chicago tournament
By Scott Waltman
American News Writer
Northern State University doesn't have a law school, but a small group of students have been working to fine-tune some important legal skills.
The university's mediation team finished sixth at the National Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament hosted earlier this month by John Marshall Law School in Chicago. A team from Boston University won the national championship in the 22-team competition.
Full story: http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/13210023.htm
Posted on Nov 20, 05 | 10:16 am
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Nigeria steps up mediation in Cote d'Ivoire's conflict
ABUJA, Nov. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Nigeria has stepped up mediation to resolve the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire, according to a statement issued weekend by the Nigerian government.
The statement said the consultations are to seek a consensus inthe appointment of a new prime minister to lead a new government of national reconciliation in Cote d'Ivoire. It added that the government "is expected to hold office until elections are held inOctober 2006."
Full story: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/20/content_3805846.htm
Posted on Nov 20, 05 | 10:15 am
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Sat, Nov 19, 2005Judge's order will allow suits vs. diocese to proceed
By Onell R. Soto
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
November 19, 2005
A judge has lifted a 2½-year-old order freezing several lawsuits accusing the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego of condoning or ignoring staff members who sexually abused children over the past few decades.
The move is a first step toward getting the claims of sexual abuse before juries, said a lawyer for people who say they were abused by priests and others who worked for the San Diego diocese.
Full story: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20051119-9999-1m19priest.html
Posted on Nov 19, 05 | 10:27 am
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Fri, Nov 18, 2005Contract talks fail to deliver
Nov. 18, 2005, 11:42PM
Contract talks fail to deliver
Issues remain for Continental, flight attendants
By BILL HENSEL JR.
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
Continental Airlines and its flight attendants union failed to reach agreement on a new contract after three days of talks in Washington overseen by the National Mediation Board.
Houston-based Continental wants concessions as part of a labor contract that would cover its 8,600 flight attendants.
Full story: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/3471456.html
Posted on Nov 18, 05 | 10:30 am
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Mon, Aug 29, 2005ACR member Duane Ruth-Heffelbower has been named Director of Academic Programs in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies at Fresno Pacific University.
ACR member Duane Ruth-Heffelbower has been named Director of Academic Programs in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies at Fresno Pacific University. The university, through its Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, offers the MA degree in peacemaking and conflict studies with six specialized tracks, graduate certificates in the same tracks, and an undergraduate program. http://peace.fresno.edu
Posted on Aug 29, 05 | 11:58 am
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Mon, Aug 22, 2005Scottish mediation services to be expanded
Scotland is piloting two new in-court mediation services for minor civil disputes.
The programs will be offered in Glasgow later this year and in Aberdeen in early 2006. In addition, the Scottish Executive announced a pledge of £180,000 for the Scottish Mediation Network. Story on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4172858.stm
Posted on Aug 22, 05 | 9:36 am
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Thu, Jul 07, 2005ACR member Cristina Franco received a special recognition from the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for her work as mediator and interpreter.
 A mediator, arbitrator and interpreter, Ms. Franco is the former Director of the Georgia Commission of Interpreters for the Georgia Supreme Court, where she trained more than 750 interpreters in more than 20 languages. During 2004 she mediated 55 pro-bono civil and penal cases.
Click here to read the Spanish text online http://www.atlantalatino.com/detail.php?id=4243
The English translation is here: http://acrnet.org/news/news-makers/cristinafranco.htm
Posted on Jul 07, 05 | 6:17 pm
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Thu, Jun 23, 2005African Union hopeful that Darfur peace talks will resume Sunday
A.U. Special Envoy on the peace talks, Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, told a meeting in
Abuja Thursday that he was hopeful talks would start again Sunday.
The meeting is the first of a working group representing all parties to the talks,
established to harmonize the positions of the different groups while reducing the
hundreds of delegates to a reasonable number.
Full story at: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/VBOL-6DMGRQ?OpenDocument
Posted on Jun 23, 05 | 4:37 pm
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Workshop helps students resolve their problems
“The workshop is in its sixth year and is designed to train students
how to help their fellow students resolve conflicts without violence…
“In response to concerns about teen-age violence, many schools are
implementing peer mediation programs which teach resolution of conflicts
through good communication techniques,”
explained Kay Garrett, assistant professor of communications at SMSU-WP
and one of the workshop organizers. “At the camp students are trained
to mediate their peers when conflicts arise. Students involved in conflicts
at school may request mediation by one of these trained students or may
be referred to mediation by another student. Together with their peer
mediators, the students work to find a solution they can accept in order
to resolve their conflict.”
Full story at: http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews
&pnpID=883&NewsID=641467&CategoryID=10537&on=1
Posted on Jun 23, 05 | 4:32 pm
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Wed, Jun 22, 2005Mr. James MacPherson, to work as Senior Advisor for a U.S. State Department-funded / American Bar Association legal reform initiative in the Middle East.
ACR is pleased to announce the designation of one of its members, Mr. James MacPherson, to work as Senior Advisor for a U.S. State Department-funded / American Bar Association legal reform initiative (including ADR) in the Middle East. Mr. MacPherson’s office will be located in the Ministry of Justice in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His responsibilities will include teaching mediation in Amman, Jordan to 25 judges and senior attorneys this June. In July, he will briefly work in Istanbul, Turkey.
ACR congratulates him and wishes him all the best in his new job in the Middle East.
Posted on Jun 22, 05 | 3:42 pm
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Tue, Jun 21, 2005Continental Seeks Mediation
“The airline has previously said it wanted to avoid mediation.
"However, since we have been unable to resolve all of the issues
necessary to reach an agreement, we are seeking the assistance of
a federal mediator to move the process along quickly to reach an
agreement," Tuesday's release said.
Full story at: http://www.thestreet.com/_googlen/stocks/
transportation/10229007.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
Posted on Jun 21, 05 | 4:39 pm
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Thu, Jun 09, 2005Mediation board orders Northwest to keep
Northwest had wanted the mediator to declare the talks at an impasse.
That would have prompted a 30-day countdown toward a strike or a lockout
-- or a deal. Both sides had been making strike preparations, but the mediator's
decision heads off the possibility of a strike, at least in the near term.”
Full story at: http://www.freep.com/news/statewire/sw116997_20050609.htm
Posted on Jun 09, 05 | 4:36 pm
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Fri, May 20, 2005ACR and Search for Common Ground Host Presentation on Role of Indigenous Wisdom in Peace Building
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) are co-sponsoring a special presentation on:
The Role of Indigenous Wisdom in Peace Building: A Case Study from the Colombian Amazon
The guest speaker is José Sebastián Jansasoy (see bio below). There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by questions and answers.
Date: Monday, May 23, 2005
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Location: ACR office: 1015 18th Street, NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20036
Space is limited, so RSVP with Philip M. Hellmich of SFCG at (202) 777-2202 phellmich@sfcg.org
Sandwiches and beverages will be provided.
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Thu, May 19, 2005Klimt art row goes to arbitration
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4563133.stm
A woman seeking to reclaim $150m (£81.7m) of Gustav Klimt paintings looted by Nazis is to enter arbitration with the Austrian government. Holocaust survivor Maria Altmann, 89, has been fighting for the return of the six paintings for nearly seven years.
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Posted on May 19, 05 | 4:40 pm
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Wed, May 11, 2005ACR Member Nancy Neal Yeend presents evaluation of the Nevada Supreme Court's Settlement Conference Program
ACR Member Nancy Neal Yeend just completed the evaluation of the Nevada Supreme Court's Settlement Conference Program. The Settlement Conference Judges serve as mediators, handling approximately 600 cases per year. This is one of the largest appellate ADR programs in the country, and is the largest for a state that does not have an intermediate court of appeal. The average settlement rate for the 7-year old program is 58 percent, which is one of the highest in the nation.
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Posted on May 11, 05 | 1:13 pm
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Antioch McGregor's New Certificate Program in Intercultural Conflict Management
Yellow Springs, Ohio – Antioch University McGregor is launching a new certificate program in Intercultural Conflict Management (ICM) to mark Ohio's Conflict Management Week, May 8-14, 2005. The Intercultural Conflict Management Certificate Program will debut this fall as part of
Antioch University McGregor's Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution program in the School of Management.
Please see http://www.mcgregor.edu/cr/icmc.html
Posted on May 11, 05 | 12:08 pm
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Tue, May 10, 2005New Advanced Labor and Employment Arbitrator Designation
ACR is pleased to announce the new Labor and Employment Arbitrator Advanced Practitioner (AP) designation. A labor and employment arbitrator is a neutral with substantial experience in labor arbitration and/or employment arbitration. This new AP designation, offered by the Workplace Section, represents a significant level of experience beyond the ACR Practitioner level in issues related to workplace grievances and litigated employment disputes.
More about this category.
View the press release.
Posted on May 10, 05 | 12:10 pm
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Thu, Apr 28, 2005ACR Member Lynne Kinnucan working on gang-prevention initiatives in Long Island
ACR member and former ACR staff member Lynne Kinnucan is currently involved in gang-prevention work in Long Island, where she moved with her husband in July of 2004. Lynne has been appointed to the Violence Intervention Project (V.I.P.) of Nassau County, where she is a member of the Crisis Response Committee. The V.I.P. is headed by Sergio Argueta, a former gang member who left the gang life when a close friend was shot in a gang fight. Mr. Argueta is now completing his degree in Criminal Justice and travels to schools around Long Island, talking about his experiences as a gang leader, and offering alternatives to youth who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs.
For more information on Sergio Argueta and his gang prevention work, go to www.strongyouth.org.
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Posted on Apr 28, 05 | 1:49 pm
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FMCS Announces DyADS Application For Bechtel Nevada
"Washington, DC - The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) announced today that Bechtel Nevada and unions representing almost 1000 Bechtel employees have been chosen by FMCS as one of a handful of national pilot projects in designing a system to resolve workplace disputes not covered by their collective bargaining agreements."
Find full details at: http://www.fmcs.gov/internet/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=39&itemID=19312
Find out more about Workplace mediation, arbitration and conflict resolution through ACR's Workplace Section
Find a Workpace Mediator/Arbitrator
Posted on Apr 28, 05 | 11:20 am
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Tue, Apr 19, 20052005 ACR Spirituality Section Meeting
"The Next Frontier of Conflict Resolution: Harnessing Spiritual Intelligence"
May 20, 2005
George Mason University Law School, Arlington, Virginia
Attend the 2005 ACR Spirituality Section mid-year meeting and enjoy an informative and vibrant discussion on:
-Harnessing Spiritual Intelligence in Our Practices
-Mindfulness in Mediation
-Emotional Intelligence
-Using Appreciative Inquiry in Mediation
Register by May 6th and save!
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Posted on Apr 19, 05 | 2:54 pm
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Mon, Apr 18, 2005Nominations Sought for 2005-6 ACR Board of Directors
 ACR’s Governance Committee is soliciting nominations for the 2005-2006 Board of Directors. Service on the ACR Board of Directors provides an opportunity to lead ACR at a time when it is taking on critical, field-shaping work and implementation of a strategic plan. All nominations must be received by May 28, 2005. More...
Posted on Apr 18, 05 | 2:55 pm
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Wed, Apr 13, 2005ACR Member Diane Kenty to Consult for Jordanian Court System
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ACR Board Member Diane Kenty will be travelling to Amman, Jordan for two weeks in 2005 through the American Bar Association’s Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative (CEELI). Ms. Kenty will serve as a Legal Specialist to help the Jordanian courts establish a mediation pilot project. Her responsibilities will include consulting with local officials on developing qualifications and a code of conduct for mediators, as well as advising on the administration of a court-connected mediation program.
Posted on Apr 13, 05 | 10:55 am
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Tue, Apr 12, 2005Doctors 'learn conflict medicine'
Full story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4432027.stm
"Doctors and nurses heading to war zones and disaster areas are to be helped to face up to the demands which will be placed on them. A Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine has been set up by military and medical experts. Chaotic scenes, poor facilities and potential dangerous climate and terrain can all be problems for healthcare staff more used to working in the NHS. The faculty has been launched by the Society of Apothecaries..."
Posted on Apr 12, 05 | 10:56 am
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ACR President-Elect Terry Wheeler Addresses Youth Conference
ACR President-Elect Terry Wheeler will deliver closing remarks at the First Annual Two-Day Youth Initiative and Community Mediation Mini Conference, “Advancing Peace through Community and Youth Conflict Resolution and Training Programs. ” Held April 12–13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California, the event brings together noted educators, practitioners, and professionals in the field of conflict resolution in order to create a bridge between the community, stakeholders and service providers.
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Posted on Apr 12, 05 | 10:38 am
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Fri, Apr 08, 2005Michelle LeBaron presents core module at Authentic Leadership Summer Program
Full details available at: http://www.shambhalainstitute.org/2005/cm_lebaron.shtml
Conflict, Culture & Creativity: Navigating the Deep Waters of Organizational Life
By: Michelle LeBaron
June 22-July 1, 2005
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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"Michelle LeBaron is one of those rare individuals who excels in every dimension of scholastic endeavour, but most outstandingly in her ability to weave together interdisciplinary theory and practical application of dispute resolutionÖ. Her ability to engage and enthrall her audience, to make them full and active participants, and to tap into their creative and intellectual potential is extraordinary."
—Maureen Maloney, Q.C., Director, University of Victoria Institute for Dispute Resolution and Lam Chair of Law and Public Policy."
Posted on Apr 08, 05 | 1:20 pm
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Thu, Apr 07, 2005ACR Members Present on Conflict Transformation in Multicultural settings
As part of Guilford College's Peace and Conflict Studies Department PECS Alumni series, Dr. Vernie Davis, ACR member, welcomed Mark Wilson and Dr. Mark Davidheiser to speak to Guilford students and members of the community, observe classes, and meet with the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Project.
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Posted on Apr 07, 05 | 9:45 am
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Wed, Apr 06, 2005ACR Member Stephen Kotev presents on Aikido and Mediation
"What Mediators Can Learn From The Martial Arts"
Monday, April 18, 2005; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Presenting at the Monday Night Forum, a Northern Virginia Mediation Service Practitioners Group event, ACR member and former staff member, Stephen Kotev will present this experiential workshop will provide mediators with non-verbal ways of communicating and instilling conflict resolution concepts and principals that will make their practice more dynamic and relevant. It also will explore additional ways body language betrays neutrality during a mediation session, and how the Japanese martial art of Aikido can help address these situations.
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Posted on Apr 06, 05 | 10:01 am
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Mon, Apr 04, 2005ACR Sponsors Violence Prevention Week 2005
April 4-8, 2005 is National Youth Violence Prevention Week!
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Posted on Apr 04, 05 | 1:57 pm
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Washington DC Metro Transit Authority Conducts Conflict Management Training
Metro Officers Get Tips on Smoother Trips:
Conflict Management Includes Role Playing
"...A group of 28 Metro police officers attending a mandatory conflict management training session yesterday heartily stepped into playing the roles of abusive passengers they say they confront almost every day. In two of three scenarios, they replicated a near-riot on a pretend bus in a conference room at the Metro administrative building."
Full Story
General resources:
ACR Organizational Conflict Management Section
CRInfo.org
Posted on Apr 04, 05 | 9:26 am
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Fri, Apr 01, 2005Shop at iGive.com and Support ACR
 Now your everyday shopping can benefit ACR and support the conflict resolution field! The next time you go to buy that book, CD box set, laser printer or pair of shoes that you’ve had your eye on, don’t grab your car keys—turn on your computer and visit http://www.iGive.com/ACR/.
Up to 26% of each purchase is donated to ACR. Shop for everyday items at more than 500 stores like Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Land’s End, Expedia.com and many more top brands...Visit www.iGive.com/ACR for details.
Posted on Apr 01, 05 | 6:04 pm
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ACR Designates October 20, 2005 as “Conflict Resolution Day”
The ACR Board has adopted a resolution designating October 20, 2005 as Conflict Resolution Day in order to increase public awareness about conflict resolution and its many benefits. As part of this recognition effort, ACR is reaching out to various conflict resolution groups to build interest in holding celebrations in conjunction with this day of recognition. ACR is also working to gain a Congressional resolution designating October 20, 2005 Conflict Resolution Day.
To learn more about this effort and how you can become involved, contact Jennifer Druliner.
Posted on Apr 01, 05 | 6:02 pm
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Wed, Mar 23, 2005School Without Walls Students Visit ACR
ACR staff hosted a group of students from the Washington, D.C. School without Walls alternative DC public high school. The group of 20-22 teenagers are students of Coleman McCarthy, well-known nonviolence activist and educator. ACR staff members David Hart, Jennifer Druliner, Anne Gallivan, Mark Wilson and Nussi Abdullah met with the group to discuss the importance of conflict resolution in our world today and the students' particular interests in its application.
For more information, please contact acr@ACRnet.org.
Posted on Mar 23, 05 | 3:43 pm
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Tue, Mar 22, 2005Red Lake, MN Shooting: As Conflict Resolvers, What Can We Do?
ACR extends heartfelt condolences to all those who have been impacted by the recent school shooting in Red Lake, Minnesota, particularly to the families of those who were killed and injured. ACR believes that conflict resolution education, while not a panacea, can help provide administrators, teachers, staff and students with the skills necessary to foster safe and healthy learning environments for all students.
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Posted on Mar 22, 05 | 3:32 pm
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Thu, Mar 17, 2005ACR’s New Job Bank: Something For Everyone
 Job Seekers: It's your move! Let ACR deliver your next job to your inbox. Subscribe to the Job Bank and be the first to hear about exciting opportunities in the field.
Employers: Save time and money with targeted results! The Job Bank is the ideal resource for you to advertise your employment needs to top performers who show a serious commitment to the field of conflict resolution. More…
Posted on Mar 17, 05 | 4:42 pm
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Wed, Mar 16, 2005Atlanta, GA Court Shooting: As Conflict Resolvers, What Can We Do?
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The woman held hostage by Atlanta courthouse shooting suspect Brian Nichols gained his trust by talking with him for hours and spoke of her 5-year-old daughter in a bid to win his sympathy, she told reporters Sunday. (3-15-05)
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Posted on Mar 16, 05 | 4:48 pm
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Sat, Mar 05, 20052000-2010: "Decade for a Culture of Peace"
The ACR–North Carolina Chapter is spreading the word about dispute resolution internationally. The United Nations has designated 2000-2010 the "Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence." ACR–NC took the opportunity to express its opinion concerning the importance of mediation and conflict resolution. Read the Chapter’s response at http://decade-culture-of-peace.org.
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Mon, Feb 28, 2005ACR’s Inaugural Annual Report to Members
ACR is pleased to announce the online publication of its first annual report to members. The report includes highlights of ACR’s accomplishments and activities during 2004 such as membership data, plans for mediator certification, a National Conflict Resolution Day, advanced practitioner (AP) status and more.
ACR members can download the report by logging on to the Online Member Center.
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Fri, Feb 25, 2005Tyler, TX Shooting: As Conflict Resolvers, What Can We Do?
"TYLER, Texas (AP) -- A man angry about being sued for unpaid child support opened fire with an AK-47 assault rifle outside a courthouse, killing his ex-wife and a man trying to help the couple's son." Full article
The tragedy that played out recently in this small Texan community highlights some major themes within the conflict resolution field. Often there are more questions than answers in cases like this one: What are the impacts for a child forced to serve as the mediator between his or her parents? What are strategies for prevention and early intervention of domestic violence? What support is available for high-conflict divorces? How can a community address violent responses to conflicts? How can victims begin to heal?
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Mon, Nov 29, 2004ACR Members Interviewed on Jamaican Radio Show
 
On November 29, 2004, ACR President-Elect Terry Wheeler, along with Jamaica Dispute Resolution Foundation Executive Director and ACR member Donna Parchment, were invited to appear on Jamaica's flagship morning radio discussion program.
Terry and Donna discussed the importance of conflict resolution for the Jamaican business community with hosts Beverley Anderson Manley (former First Lady of Jamaica) and Anthony Abrahams (former Jamaican Minister of Tourism).
Send your news to web@ACRnet.org.
Posted on Nov 29, 04 | 5:20 pm
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Mon, Nov 22, 2004Adam J. Berner becomes President of Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
 Adam J. Berner, an ACR member for 10 years, has become the President of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. In addition to his private practice in Mediation and Collaborative Law in New York and New Jersey, he serves on the faculty at Cardozo School of Law and teaches mediation in the school’s dispute resolution program.
Send your news to web@ACRnet.org.
Posted on Nov 22, 04 | 5:14 pm
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Mon, Nov 15, 2004ACR Staff Host Research Delegation from Japan
On November 15, the ACR staff hosted an international delegation of researchers from Japan in the Washington, D.C. office led by Masa Matsuura, a Ph.D. candidate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who is studying the use of conflict resolution techniques for public disputes in Japan.
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Tue, Nov 09, 2004ACR Hires New Sections Manager
Anne-Marie L. Burton has more than four years of association management experience. In her previous position with the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, she served as their Member Relations Coordinator. In this capacity, Anne-Marie promoted and coordinated Academy initiatives as they related to the section for Residents and Fellows,
managed the Academy volunteer and public relations education program, developed and recommended changes in project procedures to the members, wrote quarterly articles for the Academy Magazine and Bulletin and worked with committees and the Board. Anne-Marie also worked with the Genocide Prevention Center as their Assistant Director.
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Mon, Nov 08, 2004ACR and People to People Delegation to South Africa
 A diverse delegation of ACR members participated in a People to People professional exchange to South Africa on November 7-19, 2004. The delegation, led by ACR CEO David Hart and Mark Wilson, studied the nation's emergence from decades of apartheid and South Africa's development of a democratic society. Delegates learned about South Africa's truth and reconciliation programs and shared ideas with their counterparts in South Africa.
Find out more and read updates from members of the delegation here...
Posted on Nov 08, 04 | 4:44 pm
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Mon, Oct 18, 2004Distinguished Delegation from Kenya visits ACR
ACR staff and Board Members Anne Thomas and Peter Maida hosted a distinguished delegation on Monday, October 18, at the ACR office in Washinton, D.C. The delgation included nine Kenyans visiting the U.S. and taking training in ADR from The Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) at California State Univ, Sacramento (CSUS).
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Posted on Oct 18, 04 | 3:54 pm
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Tue, Jun 29, 2004ACR CEO Appears on CNNfn
 David A. Hart, ACR Chief Executive Officer, appeared on the CNN Financial News TV show "Open House" on Thursday, July 29, 2004 to offer viewers guidance on navigating neighbor disputes.
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Posted on Jun 29, 04 | 4:13 pm
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Wed, May 05, 2004Major Medical Insurance - ACR's Newest Benefit
ACR has acquired Major Medical Insurance for its members. Get a quote today at http://acr.healthinsurance.com
This is in addition to the new benefits ACR has added in 2004: 20% off BNA and Jossey Bass publications and 10% off Hertz rental car.
For more information:
membership@ACRnet.org
Posted on May 05, 04 | 4:15 pm
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