The Divided Community Project Academy Initiative Case Studies

Research

The Divided Community Project Academy Initiative Case Studies

People speaking on a panel
People speaking on a panel

Featuring participants:
Kenyon College
Bloomington, IN
Winston-Salem, NC

The resources here describe specific community engagement and conflict resolution strategies that local leaders can use to identify and address community division.
 

Resources

Diversity in ADR

2025 ADR Scholarship recipients at the American Arbitration Association's Diverse Student ADR Summit, highlighting how the scholarship -- and their participation in the Summit -- has shaped their pursuit of careers in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. 

Case Studies

The report documents how structured dialogue programs brought together community members and law enforcement officers to foster trust, strengthen communication, and build lasting relationships amid difficult, polarized issues.

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.