ACR Mission:  The Association for Conflict Resolution is a multicultural and multidisciplinary professional membership organization that serves its members, educates the public and benefits society by advancing the practice, research, public understanding and teaching of conflict prevention and resolution.

ACR Vision:  ACR will unite the voices and practices in the conflict resolution community, and through this effort will transform the way conflict is resolved in North America and the world.

-         Respect for all persons

-         Empowerment of individuals, groups, and organizations to pursue the constructive resolution of conflicts.

-         Diversity and Equity, inclusive of all backgrounds and professional disciplines

-         Inclusive, consensual and participative decision-making

-         Institutionalization of participatory and consensual conflict management systems in organizations at local, regional, national, and international levels

-         Linking research, theory, practice, and education