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The links listed here provide the national context for the field of court ADR.
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Note: This list is not exhaustive and placement here should not be considered an endorsement by RSI. Updates or suggestions for additional links are welcome. To provide information, contact RSI.
Court ADR Research
- Center for Policy Research (centerforpolicyresearch.org)
This organization works to research, construct, and evaluate projects for the purpose of promoting social justice. In the ADR field, its focus is on family issues. - Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding: A Selected Bibliography (peacemakers.ca/bibliography)
This site contains hundreds of resources on dispute resolution, divided into categories that include: ADR, Conflict Resolution, Arbitration, Dispute Reoslution Systems, Family Mediation, Human Rights, Mediation Standards, Public Dispute Resolution, Restorative Justice and others. 
Federal Judicial Center (fjc.gov)
They describe themselves as the "research and education agency of the federal judicial system." Their site includes several downloadable on-line publications relating to the use of ADR in the federal courts.- International Institute for Restorative Practices (iirp.org/lib_online_collection.php)
IIRP's library contains a number of articles and studies on restorative justice topics and programs. - Mediate.com (mediate.com)
This site provides many on-line articles regarding ADR, information on mediation, resources for mediators, and forums on diverse ADR topics. - National Center for State Courts (ncsconline.org/wc/CourTopics/topiclisting.asp)
They describe themselves as "an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of justice." Visitors to this site can use its internal search engine to access information and studies on court-based ADR in various states across the country, as well as information on other court activities. - National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (ncjfcj.org)
The council provides technical assistance to child protection and dependency courts interested in establishing mediation programs. It also conducts research on mediation in these courts. - Resolution Systems Institute (aboutrsi.org)
RSI's mission is to encourage effective and efficient use of court-related alternative dispute resolution (ADR). To accomplish this mission, RSI provides courts with assistance in program development, creates monitoring and evaluation systems, and collects and disseminates information regarding court ADR. - University of Minnesota Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking (rjp.umn.edu)
They describe themselves as "committed to the development of community-based restorative responses to crime and violence..." Their site includes a listing of books and videos, a directory of VORPs in the United States, many links, and information regarding training. - ^back to top
Listservs/Blogs
- ABA Section on ADR - Discussion on ADR-related subjects (listserv@abanet.org)
This is the public listserv of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, designed to "pose and discuss controversial topics, get answers and tips from colleagues in the field, find out about new developments or obtain new resources." To subscribe, type "subscribe adr" in the message section of the e-mail. - Indisputably (indisputably.org)
Four law professors specializing in ADR have joined up to blog about mediation, negotiation, arbitration and more. - Mediation vBlog Project (mediationvblog.com)
A different take on a traditional blog, this site is a collection of videos posted by mediators. The video posts consist of conversations and discussions by experienced mediators from around the world. - Online Guide to Mediation (mediationblog.blogspot.com)
Mediator Diane Levin collects and posts news, information and observations from around the globe about a variety of alternative dispute resolution issues, creating a blog that is both interesting and informative. - Recent Developments in Dispute Resolution (listproc@willamette.edu)
This is a service of the Willamette University Dispute Resolution Information Service. It provides information on recent case law related to ADR. To subscribe, send a message saying "subscribe dis-res [your name]". - World Directory of Alternative Dispute Resolution Blogs (adrblogs.com)
This handy web site lists all the blogs around the world that discuss issues surrounding ADR, along with a synopsis of what the blog is. - ^back to top
Membership Organizations
- AFCC - an association of family, court, and community professionals (afccnet.org)
They describe themselves as an "international and interdisciplinary association dedicated to the constructive resolution of family disputes." Their site includes information on conferences and training opportunities, as well as a catalogue of videotapes and publications - American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution (abanet.org/dispute)
The Section states provides its members and the public with creative leadership in the dispute resolution field by fostering diversity, developing and offering educational programs, providing technical assistance, and producing publications that promote problem-solving and excellence in the provision of dispute resolution services. - Association for Conflict Resolution (acrnet.org)
ACR is a "professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution". Their site includes publications and other resources, a calendar of conferences, and discussion forums. - ^back to top
State Court ADR Offices
- Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (alabamaadr.org)
- Alaska Judicial Council (ajc.state.ak.us)
- Arkansas ADR Commission (courts.state.ar.us/adr)
- California State Office of Family Court Services (courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc)
- Colorado Office of Dispute Resolution (courts.state.co.us/chs/court/mediation/odrindex.htm)
- Florida Dispute Resolution Center (flcourts.org/gen_public/adr/index.shtml)
- Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution (ganet.org/gadr)
- Hawaii Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (courts.state.hi.us/cadr)
- Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education (in.gov/judiciary/cle)
- Kansas Judicial Branch Dispute Resolution Program (kscourts.org/programs/alternative-dispute-resolution/default.asp)
- Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (marylandmacro.org)
- Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution (omega.cc.umb.edu/~resolution)
- Michigan Office of Dispute Resolution (courts.michigan.gov/scao/dispute/odr.htm)
- Minnesota Alternative Dispute Resolution (mncourts.gov/?page=303)
- Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution (supremecourt.ne.gov/mediation/index.shtml)
- New Hampshire Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (courts.state.nh.us/adrp/index.htm)
- New Jersey Office of Complementary Dispute Resolution (judiciary.state.nj.us/services/cdr.htm)
- New York State ADR Office (courts.state.ny.us/ip/adr/index.shtml)
- North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (nccourts.org/Courts/CRS/Councils/DRC/Default.asp)
- Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution (disputeresolution.ohio.gov)
- Ohio Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Office (sconet.state.oh.us/dispute_resolution)
- Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System (oscn.net/static/adr/default.aspx)
- Oregon Consensus Program (odrc.state.or.us)
- Tennessee ADR Commission (tsc.state.tn.us/geninfo/boards.htm)
- Texas ADR (texasadr.org)
- University of Texas at Austin Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution (utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/cppdr)
- Utah Court-Annexed ADR Programs (utcourts.gov/mediation)
- Vermont Family Court Mediation Program (vermontjudiciary.org/Mediation/default.htm)
- Virginia Department of Dispute Resolution Services (courts.state.va.us/drs/main.htm)
- Wisconsin Director of State Courts Office - Medical Malpractice Mediation (wicourts.gov/about/organization/offices/mmp.htm)
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