All About Mediation Training

Top 10 Dispute Resolution Programs

According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2009 top 10 law schools offering Dispute Resolution programs in the United States are:

1. Pepperdine University - Malibu, California
2. University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
3. Harvard University - Cambridge, Massachusetts
4. Hamline University - St. Paul, Minnesota
5. Ohio State University (Moritz) - Columbus, Ohio
6. Marquette University - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
7. University of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon
8. Yeshiva University (Cardozo) - New York, New York
9. University of Nevada–Las Vegas (Boyd) - Las Vegas, Nevada
10. Fordham University - New York, New York

Article: Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation Efforts
by Keith Seat
Source: www.mediate.com

In a Nutshell

Keith Seat, a full-time mediator and arbitrator, offers a comprehensive update on home foreclosure mediation developments in the United States.

Course Title: Transformative Mediation Seminar

Course Description (according to the course provider)

Our Workplace Mediation seminar will cover:

• Understanding the dynamics of conflict
• Impact of conflict on the workplace
• Improving one-on-one interactions and communication
• Transformative Mediation Theory
• Role of empowerment and recognition
• Mediator skills and interventions
• Ethics

Our Workplace Mediation seminars meet the requirements for Alternative Dispute Resolution training in North Dakota and Minnesota.

When and Where

August 24-28, 2009 - Deerwood, Minnesota

Free Audio Recordings on Divorce Mediation

Erickson Mediation Institute, a divorce mediation service based in Minnesota, has produced these Free audio recordings on divorce mediation, which you can listen online or download from their website.

• Divorce Mediation Techniques – Influencing through persuasion, not fault-finding
• Divorce Mediation Techniques – Moving from competitive to cooperative communications
• Divorce Mediation Techniques – Attacking problems, not each other; law of fairness
• Divorce Mediation Techniques – Bargaining by interest, not position
• Supporting Your Clients During Divorce
• Talking to Children About Divorce

Course Title: 44-hour Divorce & Family Mediation Training

Course Description (according to the course provider)

This 44-hour divorce mediation training conference features lectures, interactive exercises, role-playing, along with question and answer periods each day. This event is approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution and the Minnesota Supreme Court Rule 114 Roster of Neutrals.

When and Where

November 2-6, 2009 - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Association for Conflict Resolution - Minnesota Chapter

Conflict Resolution Minnesota is a non-profit organization organization of alternative dispute resolution professionals based primarily in Minnesota.

Their members practice in all facets of ADR, including mediation, community mediation, education mediation, restorative justice, court-sponsored mediation, and arbitration.

Contact Info

9220 Bass Lake Road, Suite 270
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
Phone: (612) 573-5331
Fax: (763) 561-0266

Minnesota Association of Community Mediation Programs

The mission of the Minnesota Association of Community Mediation Programs is: to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and presence of community mediation programs in Minnesota, and to promote and increase access to community mediation and alternative dispute resolution statewide.

On their website you’ll find a list of all Community Mediation Programs.

Victim Offender Mediation Association

Victim Offender Mediation Association (VOMA), an international membership association, supports and assists people and communities working at models of restorative justice.

VOMA provides resources, training, and technical assistance in victim-offender mediation, conferencing, circles, and related restorative justice practices.

Contact Info

Doreene Langason - Administrator
c/o Center for Policy, Planning and Performance
2233 University Ave W, Suite 300
St Paul, Minnesota 55114
Phone: (612) 874-0570
Fax: (651) 644-4227