Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
Formerly known as the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution(SPIDR), ACR
has recently merged with the Academy of Family Mediators and the Conflict
Resolution Education Network.
Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS)
The Center for Dispute Settlement provides a
full range of alternative dispute resolution services, among them mediation,
training, facilitation, and the design of systems for resolving disputes.
Community Conferencing Center
The Community Conferencing Center in Baltimore is an innovative community
justice program that provides victims, offenders and their respective supporters
with a safe, effective way to resolve crimes and conflicts themselves. The
Community Conferencing Center offers conferencing for a variety of crimes and
conflicts. Please read more at our site.
Conflict Analysis &
Resolution Bookshelf
This website has a list of links in other conflict resolution areas, including
environmental, international, peace/justice studies and academic programs.
District of Columbia
Superior Court
Multi Door Dispute Resolution
The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division is the dispute resolution center for
the D.C. Superior Court. There are four primary programs administered by
Multi-Door: Small Claims Mediation Program; Family Mediation Program; Civil
Dispute Resolution Program (mediation, arbitration, case evaluation); and
Community and Family Information and Referral Center.
Howard County
Collaborative Professionals
http://www.hococollaborativeprofessionals.com
Interagency
Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group (IADRWG)
The Working Group was established to
coordinate, promote, and facilitate the effective use of dispute resolution
processes within Federal agencies as mandated by the
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of
1996 and
White House Presidential Memorandum.
Justice Center of Atlanta (JCA)
Offers
mediation
training,
program development, and group facilitation to relieve the emotional,
interpersonal and financial costs of conflict, wherever it occurs, as rapidly as
possible.
Maryland
State Bar Association (MSBA)
Mediation And Conflict Resolution
Office
(MACRO)
MACRO is an agency of the Maryland Judiciary, created and chaired by the
Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. MACRO
serves as a dispute resolution resource for the state, supports innovative
conflict resolution programs, and promotes appropriate dispute resolution in
every field. MACRO works collaboratively with stakeholders statewide to
establish, expand, and evaluate conflict resolution services and education in
courts, communities, schools, state and local government agencies, criminal and
juvenile justice programs, family service programs, and businesses; and to
promote quality assurance in mediation throughout Maryland. MACRO also serves
as an information clearinghouse for the public, increasing public awareness and
providing information and assistance on the use and benefits of mediation and
other conflict resolution processes.
Mediate.com
The most visited conflict resolution site on the internet. A valuable internet
resource for mediators, attorneys and organizations.
Mediators of Color Alliance (MOCA)
A formal network of mediators of color formed
for the purpose of supporting and advancing their interests in the Dispute
Resolution field.”
Northern Virginia Mediation
Services (NVMS)
Northern Virginia Mediation Service is the regional community mediation center
for Northern Virginia. During 1998 NVMS celebrated it's first decade as a
community institution and as an affiliate of a number of area institutions
including GMU's Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution.
Common Ground
This is an international non-profit organization that works on conflict projects
throughout the world.
Shared
Neutrals Program (SN)
Federal government mediators
Washington, DC
Peg Porter- Program Manager
202-401-2847
202-690-5863