2024 Honorable Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award Recipient.
The AAA-ICDR Foundation would like to recognize and congratulate Homer C. La Rue for receiving the Honorable Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award. We applaud Homer's leadership and are proud to support his work through the Ray Corollary Initiative.
This evaluation highlights the Dayton Mediation Response Unit development, implementation, and early impacts. Findings show that mediation-based response offers an effective, humane alternative to traditional enforcement models, with early evidence of increased community trust and more equitable access to services. The evaluation identifies the MRU as a viable, scalable model for other communities to consider.
Announcing AAA-ICDR Foundation New Priority Integrating Mediation Into Crisis Response Systems
Our Q4 Newsletter reflects on a year of meaningful progress, from community mediation projects and student scholarships to a new podcast conversation with Bruce Meyerson on the Foundation’s impact. As we enter 2026, we remain grateful for the generosity and partnership that make this work possible.