College Campus Resources for Compassionate Dialogue

Conflict Dialogue

College Campus Resources for Compassionate Dialogue

#CampusBridge has developed two videos with accompanying checklists and a facilitation guide for colleges and universities to share with students to promote dialogue and understanding on campus.

College Campus Resources for Compassionate Dialogue
College Campus Resources for Compassionate Dialogue

Are you a campus leader seeking materials to hold one- to two-hour workshops for students during new student orientation or through their residence hall? As a result of a grant from the AAA-ICDR Foundation, the Divided Community Project at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law offers colleges and universities two videos with accompanying checklists and a facilitation guide without charge.


"Reaching Out Matters" illustrates in five minutes a student extending support to her friends, a relatable approach for students of using the checklist that is posted at go.osu.edu/dcpexs. Students can learn simple techniques that help them offer this support to friends while avoiding being drawn into unwanted arguments.


"A Difficult Conversation Among Friends" shows twenty minutes of a tough but supportive conversation between two friends who have deeply rooted differences about the Middle East conflict. The video can be paired with any "difficult conversations" checklist; one is included in the Facilitator’s Guide for #CampusBridge Videos. This video is recommended for use among staff or students whose emotions permit them to listen with compassion to other viewpoints.


All of these resources are available by emailing Bill Froehlich, Director of the Divided Community Project, at Froehlich.28@osu.edu. Other resources for campus leaders, including a booklet, Leading a Divided Campus: Ideas and Illustrations, can be downloaded from go.osu.edu/campusbridge.

Resources

Case Studies

A report from the Cornerstones of Democracy Commission featuring case studies and lessons on how lawyers can strengthen collaboration, civics, and civility. Made possible through the Foundation’s 2024 Annual Grant, this work advances conflict prevention, access to justice, and dispute resolution nationwide.

Case Studies

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.

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.