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

Community ADR

A roadmap to replicate alternative response programs, based on the City of Dayton’s Mediation Response Unit model.

This guide offer a practical road map informed by the experiences of the City of Dayton Mediation Center in developing the Mediation Response Unit (MRU), the City’s Alternative to Police Response Program. It is designed to support other government entities in replicating similar alternative response initiatives to meet the unique needs of their communities.

Conflict Dialogue

A practical resource for cities aiming to reduce reliance on law enforcement for nonviolent 911 calls through a proven, community-based approach.

Foundation Podcast

Episode 1: Grant partner Roca, Inc. shares how ADR is strengthening police-community relations and driving real change.