The Initial Mediation Session: An Empirical Examination

Research

The Initial Mediation Session: An Empirical Examination

Group of people in a meeting
Group of people in a meeting

This article written by Roselle L. Wissler and Art Hinshaw published in Harvard Negotiation Law Review reports the findings of the first comprehensive study of the current use and nature of initial joint sessions and compares those practices to what typically occurred in traditional joint opening sessions as well as to current practices in initial caucuses. 

Resources

Diversity in ADR

Resolution Systems Institute evaluated Center for Conflict Resolution's implementation of the equity project. This report provides the key finds and recommendations.

Diversity in ADR

This guide provides community mediation centers with information and resources to enhance the diversity of their volunteer mediator rosters.

Diversity in ADR

This guide shares insights and resources to help community mediation centers improve the diversity of their volunteer mediators. It draws from the Center for Conflict Resolution’s experience conducting an equity audit of their mentorship program and implementing changes.