Public Policy Section
All you need to know is – there is No Mo Fo Mo. Everything prior to 2019 B.C. (Before Corona) was a rehearsal; we are now living in the real digital age. As the world continues to grapple with racial injustice and unrest as masses of people from all ethnicities protest in the streets, this article examines the subliminal influence of historical racial symbols and practices namely, statues and monuments, slave plantation sites and tours, market houses where slaves
were sold, and street names that bear the scars of slavery. A psychologically safe space must be offered and maintained if a participant is going to be invited to and chooses to explore any underlying drivers to their thoughts and behaviours which may have contributed to the formation or perpetuation of conflict with another. A survey of judges provides some insight on the mediation landscape in Wisconsin. This work juxtaposes an announcement by AAA-ICDR with articles that promote dialogue to address racial: 1) Are We Ever Neutral? Should We Be? 2) Staying with Conflict - Election Edition: A Conflict Practitioner’s Lens on the US Election 3) What's the Right Thing to do When You are Really Angry About What's Happening in America? This article discusses the "Community Spread" of Mediation in a Post COVID-19 World. Apologies for medical errors and poor medical outcomes are typically omitted from the practice of medicine in the classic tort malpractice approach to managing communication to the detriment of injured patients. According to brand new 8/16/2020 data from Alexa.com, Mediate.com is most visited and most linked mediation website, by far! Mediate.com has published a series of peer reviewed articles and videos under the collective title Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age. The objective of the Seven Keys is to encourage discussion among all stakeholders on navigating mediation’s best future. "Mediation 20/20: Navigating Mediation's Best Future" is the theme of Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Online Conference taking place online September 30 to October 2, 2020. This conference is both a focused think-tank conference dedicated to defining the best course for mediation's continued growth and a celebration of Mediate.com's first 25 years. This article from Harvard's "The Practice," shines a light on ODR and its evolution using Colin Rule’s career as a guide. In building ODR systems for the world’s largest online marketplace and for court systems across the country, Rule’s career offers a window through which to observe and understand the larger ODR movement—a movement that is all the more important as the world grapples with the continued impacts of COVID-19. Frank Sander reflects on his concerns within the field, which include the tension of quality vs. quantity of the practice, the lack of studies of cost effectiveness, disappointments with the court system fees, and the difficulty of getting more young people/apprentices into the field. However, he's optimistic about the future of mediation. If a person during a caucus session tells the mediator that he committed a crime which had nothing to do with the case in mediation, what does the mediator do? As insights and priorities continue to emerge from the data from the 2016-17 Global Pound Conference, its unique value becomes increasingly apparent. Fundamentally, mediators work with people’s psychologies and identities, their worldviews and self-views - everything that makes up what it is to be a human being. The Foundation’s 2020 funding cycle is intended to make contributions in two important areas: 1) making ADR processes more accessible and available; and 2) creating innovative ways to engage citizens in meaningful dialogue with one another and/or with government authorities, including the police, to address long-standing racial discrimination. In recent efforts to improve law enforcement’s role in serving our communities, a major issue is whether police departments can be assisted or replaced by professionals better suited to handling citizen calls on some issues. This paper discusses the emphasis of Alternate Dispute Resolution in the field of ADA and Disability Discrimination and then provides a more detailed review of recent Title I and Title III cases. Resolution 1325 marks the first time that the UNSC affirmed the critical role of women in conflict resolution and peace building. I am calling upon all Professional Mediators to deploy as a powerful peacemaking force in our current national crisis. The complete compilation of all 7 Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age. Roger Fisher explains that when one party doesn't want to negotiate, talk to others around them to find out their motivations, interests, concerns, and worries. This article series includes viewpoints on the current state of conflict resolution from all 7 continents. This article focuses on North America. Mediate.com announced today that Colin Rule has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Jim Melamed, the company’s co-founder and CEO for 25 years, is now chair of the board and general counsel. Over the last week, a group of conflict engagement practitioners have created a statement of intent regarding racism. The idea started with Susanne Terry who, with Bernie Mayer and input from a number of other interested persons, created, "Constructive Conflict and Strategic Disruption: A Statement from Conflict Engagement Practitioners."
Public Policy & Environmental Articles
No Mo Fo Mo
Racial Justice Conflict: How “Historical” Racial Symbols Shape Perception, Practices, and Policy
‘Emotional Agility’ as a Workplace Mediator
Survey results: What Do Wisconsin Judges Think About Mediating Cases?
Thoughts on Addressing Racial Injustice
Conflict Resolution in the Time of COVID-19--Voices from Seven Continents of the World: South America
Apologies and Alternative Dispute Resolution Utility in Medical Malpractice
Comparing Mediation Websites
Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age - The Introduction
Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary "Mediation 20/20" Online Conference
Separating the People from the Problem - Colin Rule and the Rise of Online Dispute Resolution
Concerns and Optimism for Future
If a Crime is Admitted, What Then?
2nd Key-Data: Run the Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series Every 5-7 Years
3rd Key-Education: Include Learning in Psychology & Brain Science to Enhance Mediator Practice
The AAA-ICDR Foundation and How to Apply for Current Grant Funding
Use Mediators and Police as Conflict Resolution Partners
Recent Court ADA Case Review for Conflict Resolution Practitioners
6th Key-Government: Actively Support UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, & Security
Mediators Needed in this Time Which Tries Our Souls
The Complete Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation
Working with People Who Don't Want to Negotiate
Conflict Resolution in the Time of COVID-19--Voices from Seven Continents of the World: North America
Online Dispute Resolution Pioneer Colin Rule Named Mediate.com CEO
Constructive Conflict and Strategic Disruption: A Statement from Conflict Engagement Practitioners